HINNDIK'S MEN DENIED VICTORY.

CHELSEA 2-2 WEST BROM:

West Brom twice came from behind to earn a hard-fought 2-2 Premier League draw atChelsea, who saw their mini revival under Guus Hiddink checked slightly.

Since the sacking of Jose Mourinho last month, Chelsea had won three and drawn two of their five games in all competitions ahead of Wednesday's meeting at Stamford Bridge, to raise optimism after a dreadful opening to their title defence.



But they came up against a stubborn West Brom side who had won each of their last two league outings and McClean capped his return to the side with the equalising goal four minutes from time.

The winger had been sent off for a wild hack on Bournemouth's Adam Smith last month, but his contribution here will have undoubtedly pleased head coach Tony Pulis.

Chelsea were ahead midway through the first half thanks to Cesar Azpilicueta, before Craig Gardner - on as a seventh-minute substitute for James Morrison - levelled matters in the 33rd minute.

Gareth McAuley's own goal 17 minutes from time looked to have handed Chelsea the win that would see them leapfrog their opponents in the table, but McClean struck to further frustrate the reigning champions.