Chelsea midfielder Ramires was sent off for a nasty tackle on Aston Villa's Karim El Ahmadi, sparking angry scenes at the English Premier League match.
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Chelsea midfielder Ramires was sent off for a nasty tackle on Aston Villa's Karim El Ahmadi, sparking angry scenes at the English Premier League match.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands for protesting, and after the match tried to keep a lid on his feelings for fear of being punished for speaking out.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands for protesting, and after the match tried to keep a lid on his feelings for fear of being punished for speaking out.
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The match turned when referee Chris Foy showed a second yellow card to Chelsea midfielder Willian, who appeared to tug at the shirt of Fabian Delph -- Villa's subsequent match-winner with a delightful backheel flick in the 82nd minute.
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The match turned when referee Chris Foy showed a second yellow card to Chelsea midfielder Willian, who appeared to tug at the shirt of Fabian Delph -- Villa's subsequent match-winner with a delightful backheel flick in the 82nd minute.
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Mourinho was furious with the match officials as his league-leading team suffered a fourth defeat in 30 matches.
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Mourinho was furious with the match officials as his league-leading team suffered a fourth defeat in 30 matches.
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Nemanja Matic thought he had put the London club ahead in the first half, but the Serbia midfielder's effort was ruled out for handball.
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Nemanja Matic thought he had put the London club ahead in the first half, but the Serbia midfielder's effort was ruled out for handball.
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Mourinho talks to fourth official Jonathan Moss prior to the match at Villa Park.
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Mourinho talks to fourth official Jonathan Moss prior to the match at Villa Park.
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Earlier Saturday, Chelsea's main title rival Manchester City bounced back from the early sending-off of captain Vincent Kompany for this foul on Hull striker Nikica Jelavic.
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Earlier Saturday, Chelsea's main title rival Manchester City bounced back from the early sending-off of captain Vincent Kompany for this foul on Hull striker Nikica Jelavic.
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David Silva put City ahead soon after, then Edin Dzeko sealed a 2-0 victory with a late goal to put City within six points of Chelsea, having three matches in hand.
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David Silva put City ahead soon after, then Edin Dzeko sealed a 2-0 victory with a late goal to put City within six points of Chelsea, having three matches in hand.
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