Manchester United returned to their Premier League triumphs this Wednesday, hosting Chelsea (2-1), in a big game on the 15th round of the English championship.
Os red devils They could have taken a very early lead, within the first 10 minutes of the game, when Enzo Fernández stepped on Antony in the Londoners’ area. The referee confirmed the penalty after seeing the images on the VAR monitor, but Bruno Fernandes allowed the save to Robert Sánchez.
Sánchez saying no to Bruno Fernandes’ penalty 🤫#PremierELEVEN pic.twitter.com/tEQrG3zW8R
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Erik ten Hag’s team were clearly superior in the first half and even managed to take the lead, in the 19th minute, through Scott McTominay. The Scottish midfielder, moreover, left on the field proof of one of his greatest attributes, his arrival in the area. After a cross from Alejandro Garnacho, Harry Maguire shot at Cucurella and the ball fell to McTominay, who made it 1-0 with his left foot.
McTominay at ease doesn’t forgive 😎
🏴 @premierleague | @ManUtd 1 x 0 @ChelseaFC#PremierELEVEN pic.twitter.com/qOfTxERXhI
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A little against what was the story of the game in the first half, Chelsea equalized just before the break, through Cole Palmer (45m), who delivered a low, cross shot from outside the area to beat Andre Onana.
Cole Palmer made an authentic pass to the goal 🥵
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The second part started with a lower rhythm and a slight increase in the blues, which lasted a short time. The Old Trafford team began to approach the opposite goal and, in the 69th minute, completed their threats.
Garnacho crossed again and McTominay appeared at the far post to give the team another advantage. red devils.
McTominay alone again 🤷♂️
🏴 @premierleague | @ManUtd 2 x 1 @ChelseaFC#PremierELEVEN pic.twitter.com/MBPP8XIFEz
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The goal gave another boost to Ten Hag’s men, who were solid in defense, except in added time when Broja headed against the post.
With this victory, Manchester United gains momentum in the table. You red devils They rise, to sixth place, with the same 27 points as Tottenham, which is fifth, in the European zone. In turn, Chelsea is 10th in the English championship, with 19 points.
Premier League results and standings
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