ANKARA
Ex-Chelsea player Frank Lampard rescued a point for defending English Premier League winners Manchester City against league leaders Chelsea on Sunday.
Lampard's 85th minute volley canceled out a 71st minute far post finish by Chelsea's German forward Andre Schurrle.
Lampard, a Chelsea legend, started the game on the bench, but came on in the 78th minute. He did not celebrate his goal.
In the 66th minute, Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta made a mistimed tackle against Chelsea forward Diego Costa and was sent off by receiving his second yellow card.
In another Sunday showdown, Manchester United suffered a shocking defeat in the hands of Leicester City with 5-3.
"Red Devils" could not secure the win despite being 3-1 ahead. Leicester City roared back in a 21-minute span in the second half by finding four goals against their opponents.
Scorers for Manchester United were Robin van Persie, Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera. Leicester City's won the game thanks to the goals scored by Leonardo Ulloa (2), David Nugent, Esteban Cambiasso and Jamie Vardy.
Sunday's results in English Premier League:
Leicester City 5 Manchester United 3
Tottenham Hotspur 0 West Bromwich Albion 1
Manchester City 1 Chelsea 1
Everton 2 Crystal Palace 3
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