Stoke 1-2 Chelsea

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The full-time whistle goes and it is heartbreak for Stoke as Chelsea steal a last-gasp 2-1 win to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.

90+4 GOAL Malouda surely grabs the winner for Chelsea with a powerful shot from the edge of the area.

90+2 Another great block from Faye as Lampard is the latest player to be frustrated.

90+1 Stoke's supporters were less than pleased with the announcement of five added minutes and the players must not switch off now.

90 Five minutes of stoppage time have been signalled so there is still time for either side to grab a winner.

89 Lampard tries to make some room for himself with a nimble piece of footwork but Faye makes another great block.

87 It looks increasingly like it will not be Chelsea's day as Malouda blazes an ambitious volley high over the crossbar from 20 yards.

86 Drogba's shot smashes into the defensive wall and Stoke manage to get the ball clear temporarily.

85 Chelsea win a free-kick just a foot outside the area following a foul by Huth.

83 Mikel makes way for Belletti for the final few minutes as Ancelotti plays his last card.

82 Stoke manage to relieve the pressure for a moment as Tuncay jostles with Terry.

80 Stoke are just camped around the edge of their box and they deserve a lot of credit for their spirited defending.

79 Drogba almost creates a goal for Chelsea with a rampaging run but he is lacking support as Delap makes a crucial interception from his cross.

78 Simonsen pulls off a smart save from the resulting free-kick as he gets down to his right to push Drogba's shot round the post.

77 Wilkinson joins a number of his team-mates in the book following a nasty tackle on Essien.

76 This is desperate defending from Stoke as Faye throws his body on the line to block a Drogba shot.

74 You would expect better from Lampard as the midfielder slices a shot high and wide from 18 yards.

73 Stoke are sitting deeper and deeper and it can only be a matter of time before Chelsea break through if they keep playing like this.

71 Essien smashes an effort high into the stands from the edge of the box.

70 Bosingwa skips into the area with another surging run but his low cross is booted behind for a corner by Huth.

69 The ball breaks for Lampard in the box following a mistake by Huth but Faye makes an important block.

67 Bosingwa has probably carried Chelsea's greatest threat as he shoots narrowly wide with his left foot from outside the area.

65 There is a change apiece as Essien replaces Ballack for Chelsea and Kitson makes way for Tuncay for Stoke.

64 Ancelotti makes his first change as Anelka comes on for Kalou, who has had a quiet game.

63 This game looks like it might not finish until about midnight as Huth requires attention on a slight niggle.

62 Huth comes agonisingly close to scoring against his former club as he heads over from close range.

61 Stoke are looking dangerous when they press forward as Chelsea leave more space at the back.

59 Delap is shown a yellow card after bringing Mikel down from behind with a wild kick.

58 Cech struggles to deal with a Delap throw-in and concedes a corner, but he then manages to stay alert to keep out a Kitson header.

57 Stoke win a free-kick during a rare foray forward but Chelsea clear Whelan's set-piece.

56 Chelsea are really starting to apply the pressure now as Simonsen claims a corner from Lampard.

54 Cole picks up a yellow card following a poor challenge on Fuller.

53 Lampard releases Drogba with a cleverly-worked free-kick but Whitehead slides in with an excellent tackle.

52 Bosingwa has given Collins a torrid time down the Stoke left but again he is unable to deliver a telling cross after beating his man.

50 Chelsea have certainly started the second period on the front foot but Stoke are still defending resolutely.

49 Ballack is called for a foul throw as a promising position for Chelsea goes to waste.

48 Drogba has a glorious chance to make it 2-1 after good work from Ballack but he blazes his shot over.

47 Malouda quickly bursts into the box but his disappointing cross is cut out by Simonsen.

46 Stoke get the second half started and the home team will be satisfied with the match situation with 45 minutes remaining.

Didier Drogba's goal hauled Chelsea level at the end of a bruising first half - Drogba is 4/1 to score the next goal while Chelsea are 1-2 to go on and win from here.

The half-time whistle finally goes and there is still everything to play for with the score at 1-1.

45+7 Cole does well to squeeze in a cross from the left but Faye is perfectly positioned to make the interception.

45+6 There will be more than eight minutes now as Terry briefly stays down following a heavy challenge.

45+5 Stoke have responded well since Chelsea scored their equaliser as Terry receives a booking for dissent.

45+3 GOAL Drogba blasts Chelsea level after a neat turn from Lampard's clever through-ball.

45+1 Mikel appeals for a penalty as his shot is blocked by Huth after a good run by Malouda.

45 An incredible eight minutes of stoppage time have been signalled - surely a record for the first half.

44 Chelsea are finding it difficult to put together the sort of slick passing movement they will need to cut through this stubborn defence.

42 Kalou thinks he has escaped the attentions of his marker but the assistant referee raises his flag for offside.

40 Sorensen is still clutching his lower back and has to be replaced by Simonsen just ahead of a Chelsea corner.

39 Delap's latest throw-in again comes to nothing as it falls safely into the arms of Cech.

37 Sorensen appears to be struggling with an injury after a goal-kick and signals to the bench for attention.

35 Drogba lets fly with a ferocious effort from 20 yards but does not even come close to finding the target.

34 Chelsea look to hit back immediately as Malouda releases Cole, but the left-back cannot beat Sorensen from a tight angle.

32 GOAL Faye heads Stoke into a surprise lead from Whelan's cross. He was unmarked in the centre and Cech made his task easier by coming just halfway off his line.

31 Fuller is proving a handful up front and wins a corner, but Whelan's ball is punched to safety by Cech.

30 Ivanovic tries his luck with an ambitious attempt from distance that flies well wide.

28 There have been so many interruptions to play so far and neither side has been able to construct an attack of much substance.

27 Delap has another chance to put in a throw-in but his looping delivery is comfortably held by Cech.

26 Lampard has been a peripheral figure during the early part of this match and his first contribution is to drag a shot wide from distance.

24 Bosingwa gets on the ball again and uses his pace to get past Collins before delivering a low cross that is well cleared.

23 Bosingwa cuts onto his left foot on this occasion but his shot is well blocked by Whitehead.

22 Bosingwa sends over one of the worst crosses you could wish to see from the right wing, booting the ball straight into the stands.

21 Fuller almost gets past Ivanovic down the left but the Chelsea defender recovers well to win possession.

19 The tackles keep flying in and Shawcross receives a yellow card for a challenge on Cole.

17 The infringement brings a free-kick, when Stoke may have preferred another throw, but Chelsea clear the danger.

16 Stoke win their first throw-in of the afternoon in an advanced position and Kalou is booked for standing too close to Delap and jumping at the ball.

15 Bosingwa is getting forward from right-back whenever he can but he has not been able to deliver the right ball as yet.

13 The stoppages have disrupted any rhythm the game may have had and it is a scrappy affair at present.

11 Beattie has to be stretchered off the field with an apparent ankle problem and Fuller comes on to replace him.

10 Beattie stays down in some pain after his missed chance and Pulis could be forced into an early change.

9 Beattie seizes on a moment of hesitancy from Ivanovic but can only shoot wide from the edge of the area. Good chance.

8 Stoke are just starting to gain a foothold in this game and the signs are we could be in for a hard-fought contest.

7 Stoke win a free-kick in a dangerous position but Whelan's delivery is cleared behind by Drogba's header.

6 The first shot of the afternoon comes from Drogba, who looks to have shrugged off that shoulder problem, but it is a tame effort and easily held by Sorensen.

5 Chelsea are just content to keep possession in midfield at the moment and wait for an opportunity to present itself.

4 There is a short delay as Drogba goes down clutching his shoulder and requires some attention.

3 Stoke have switched to a 5-3-2 formation with wing-backs and are sitting very deep in the early stages.

2 Chelsea make a bright start as Ashley Cole threatens down the left but the flag is raised for offside.

1 The game gets underway and there is once again a fantastic atmosphere at the Britannia Stadium.