Chelsea Confidential: Mike Penders' Vaseline goalkeeping hack revealed, Emi Martinez fitness update, why Estevao started against 'weak' Man United and the £750 'dressing room experience' for Blues fans

One of the secrets to Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders stopping Manchester United from scoring at Stamford Bridge was to smear a stash of Vaseline on his goalpost. The 21-year-old Belgian used the petroleum jelly to add grip to his gloves during the game and particularly before corners. Prior to one United set-piece, Penders walked to the woodwork to rub his hands with the substance which was hidden up high towards his crossbar. He then caught the ball when Bruno Fernandes ’ cross came into his box.
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