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Defiant Bolton hold Chelsea
The afternoon began in hope but ended in despair for Chelsea as Manchester United retained the Barclays Premier League title.
Substitute Andriy Shevchenko's second-half strike was cancelled out by Matt Taylor'sstoppage-time leveller and the Blues were also left reeling from the loss of captain John Terry with shoulder injury in the first half.
The England defender was stretchered off after clashing with team-mate Petr Cech and Bolton striker Davies.
Chelsea began surprisingly slowly considering they knew a result better than United's at the end of the afternoon would see them crowned champions.
Bolton, with nothing but pride to play for, gave their hosts little room in midfield in the opening skirmishes. Chelsea continued to push for an opening goal, but found Gary Megson's side in no mood to roll over.
The news of Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty at Wigan left the home fans even more subdued and Terry's loss clearly unsettled Avram Grant's side. Chelsea's frustration was growing but Bolton's rearguard refused to buckle.
The deadlock was finally broken moments when Frank Lampard's shot was turned home by the alert substitute Shevchenko.
But the Chelsea fans realised it was not going to be their day when news of United's second goal from Ryan Giggs spread around the stadium.
Their despair was made worse when Taylor shot home through a crowded area to level.
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