Manchester United Vs Chelsea Premier League match ended in a draw as both sides shared spoils in a pulsating encounter at Old Trafford.
After a barren first-half draw, Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot to give United the lead before Moises Caicedo scored a stunning equalizer to peg the home side to a 1-1 draw.
Manchester United Vs Chelsea records
Manchester United went into the game unbeaten in their last 11 home league games against Chelsea. They won 5 and drew 6 and were looking to win three in a row against the Blues at Old Trafford.
However, the Blues won their last Premier League game against Man Utd, coming from behind to win 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.
Also, the clash between the two sides is the most drawn Premier League fixture with 26 draws in 64 matches.
Meanwhile, Chelsea went into the game on a stronger footing in the Premier League than Manchester United. They sat 5th on the Premier League table with 17 points from 9 games while Manchester United sat 14th on the table with 11 points from 9 games.
Also, United were on a tumultuous run under former manager Erik ten Hag, going winless in four of their last five matches before the match.
Manchester United Vs Chelsea major highlights
Chelsea looked the more threatening with the ball from the beginning of play. Malo Gusto frequently bombed down the right and aimed to get crosses into the box causing United countless problems.
Meanwhile, the Blues’ biggest chance at the start came in the 14th minute. Palmer’s corner was whipped in from the left, and Madueke was unmarked a couple of yards out from goal but he could only nod from the outside of the post before Colwill blasted the rebound into the side-netting.
After searing under pressure from the visitors, United threatened for the first time in the 22nd minute. Rashford beat his man and fired a low cross in. Although Sanchez was equal to it with his feet, the rebound fell for Bruno Fernandez, who missed with a wild effort.
Two minutes later, United caught Chelsea on the counter and a cross from the left reached Garnacho at the back post. He cut back onto his left foot before trying to pick out the far corner, but his curling effort didn’t have the required bend and Sanchez made a comfortable save.
Both sides struggled with a slew of missed chances before the first half ended on a barren note.
A slow start in the second half
It was a slow start to the game in the second half with both sides struggling to muster a few chances. Chelsea’s biggest chance at the start of the second half came in the 55th minute.
The Blues had the ball worked out to Neto on the left. The former Wolves man shifted past his defender before smashing a low effort goalwards but it rolled off just an inch past the United’s right post.
Manchester United won a penalty
The turning point of the game came in the 68th minute when Manchester United won a penalty. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana had misjudged the flight of Casemiro’s diagonal ball into the box.
Rasmus Hojlund then managed to bring it down and nip the ball past Sanchez. The Chelsea goalkeeper brought the striker down, and the referee pointed straight to the spot.
Bruno Fernandes converted it with ease, firing a low shot toward the left post while Robert Sanchez dived to his right.
However, four minutes later, Chelsea netted the equalizer. Cole Palmer had sent the Blues’ corner into the box. Casemiro nodded it away but it fell for Moises Caicedo, who smashed home a quite superb first-time strike into the bottom corner of the post.
Manchester United missed potential late winner
With the scores tied at 1-1, Manchester United had a chance to score the winner just a minute before regulation time. Alejandro Garnacho had attempted an acrobatic flick from the penalty area. He beat Robert Sanchez but the attempt flew over the crossbar.
It ended 1-1 with both sides sharing spoils after a thrilling encounter.
With the match’s outcome, Chelsea climbed into the top four in the Premier League table with 18 points while Manchester United climbed to 13th with 12 points.
Manchester United will return to action in a midweek Europa League clash against POAK on Thursday, November 7, 2024, before hosting Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Chelsea will play Noah in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, November 7, 2024, before hosting Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
