Demba Ba's winner ended Manchester United's quest for the domestic
Double and secured Chelsea an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City
at Wembley.
Ba's athletic finish early in the second half leaves
United concentrating on winning the Premier League title - with a 20th
title all but secured as they currently
hold a 15-point advantage.
Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez, meanwhile, was able to celebrate victory over old adversary Sir Alex Ferguson and remains in contention to win the FA Cup and Europa League.
Benitez attracted criticism for fielding a weakened side in defeat at Southampton on Saturday as they search for the top-four place that would assure Champions League football next season - but will feel a measure of vindication as this was still a win of some significance.
United were without Wayne Rooney because of a groin injury sustained on England duty and lacked some of their usual menace but it still took a save of the highest class from Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech to keep out Javier Hernandez's header as they pressed for an equaliser.
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