With Manchester City and Liverpool scoring victories, Chelsea knew they needed a win ahead of their clash with Manchester United. United, following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking, look like a new side after their 2-0 win over Villarreal. A Chelsea mistake proved costly for the league leaders who lost two points in a game that ended 1-1 despite Chelsea controlling much of the game.
Chelsea mistake leads to lost points
Toothless aggression
Manchester United showed renewed energy throughout the first half. Under Ole they would undoubtedly have lost a number of goals in the first 45 games, but this new United side were ready to get Chelsea to work for a win. For their part, Chelsea looked in control throughout the half, showing all the qualities that have given them big wins against Birmingham and Juventus, even preventing United from registering a single shot on target before the break. Unfortunately for Thomas Tuchel, his side failed to take possession and the odds counted against a heated United press as both sides reached the break level at 0-0.
Chelsea’s mistake opens the door
Five minutes after the restart, Jorginho lost the ball and opened the door for United to approach the goal in a 2-1 situation with Edouard Mendy. Jadon Sancho took advantage of the situation to score his first Premier League goal for United and put his side ahead.
After sailing comfortably in the game, Chelsea were placed behind the eight ball and the game opened. Jorginho made up for his mistake by leveling for Chelsea in the 69th minute from the penalty spot to get them back into the game.
The home stretch of the match was eventful with both teams striving for victory and tensions increasing with each passing foul, notably Edouard Mendy almost offered United a second goal but Fred’s shot attempt fell. in the hands of the Chelsea man.
The game ended 1-1 with Chelsea living to regret their mistake as they are only one point ahead of Manchester City and two ahead of Liverpool in the standings.
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