The match at Stamford Bridge was decided by a 76th minute freekick awarded to Chelsea by referee Martin Atkinson who judged that Darren Fletcher had fouled Ashley Cole close to the touchline.

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Hiddink is the third Dutchman to take charge of a Premier League club after Ruud Gullit (Chelsea, Newcastle) and Martin Jol (Tottenham) and is the seventh foreign manager at Chelsea.

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Daniel Sturridge rounded keeper Martin Dubravka to slot in Chelsea's fourth.

BBC: MSK Zilina 1-4 Chelsea

Instead of United drawing level with Chelsea at the top of the table, it is Martin O'Neill's side who are this week's significant movers, leapfrogging Tottenham and Arsenal.

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The speculation will now turn to his successor with Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill installed as the early favorite, with other names such as former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Italy's Fabio Capello also being touted for the job.

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The ballboy, who is the son of club director Martin Morgan, fell on the ball after it went out of play late in the game as Chelsea chased the two goals they needed to send the tie into extra time.

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