Manchester United Defeats Chelsea 2-1 in Dramatic Match at Old Trafford
MANCHESTER, England – Manchester United extended their unbeaten home record against Chelsea to since May 2013 with a 2-1 victory in a highly dramatic match at Old Trafford on September 20, 2025. the win for Ruben Amorim’s side was secured despite an early red card for Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and a forced triple substitution for the Blues within the first 21 minutes.
The match unfolded as a whirlwind of early setbacks for Chelsea, impacting their tactical setup and forcing manager adjustments. the result marks a critically important win for Manchester United, solidifying their position and continuing their dominance over Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Just four minutes into the game, Chelsea’s Sanchez was sent off for a last-man foul on bryan Mbeumo outside the penalty area. This led to immediate substitutions, with Filip Jorgensen replacing Estevao in goal and Tosin adarabioyo coming on for Pedro Neto.
Manchester United capitalized on the advantage, with Bruno Fernandes scoring the opening goal. Fernandes converted a close-range possibility from a Dorgu cross, marking his 100th goal in his 200th appearance for the Red devils.
Chelsea’s woes continued shortly after, as Cole Palmer, already not at 100% fitness, was forced to leave the field. This prompted a third substitution for Chelsea within the 21st minute – a Premier League record for the fastest three changes made by a team.
Casemiro doubled Manchester United’s lead in the 37th minute, heading the ball into the far post from a Luke Shaw assist.
Chelsea managed to pull one goal back ten minutes before the final whistle through Trevoh Chalobah, but it proved insufficient to alter the outcome.