Minute-by-minute report: Will ailing United respond to recent defeats with victory over Chelsea? Join Scott Murray.
5 min: James pearls a long-range effort towards the top right. It is what we owe to them and ourselves.” He also says it’s likely that a couple of the kids on the bench will get on. 6 min: James barges his way down the right and feeds Werner just inside the United box. He aims a curler towards the top right but only manages to hit McTominay full in the mush. 25 min: Werner turns on the jets and wins a Chelsea corner on the left. 15 min: McTominay buzzes around on the edge of the Chelsea box again. McTominay makes like Kante and turns into some space of his own, slipping Telles into space on the left. 17 min: James sends Mount into an absurd amount of space down the right. A free kick, just to the right of the United box. 26 min: James spins out of a tight spot near his own box on the right, and springs Chelsea on the counter. 32 min: James romps down the right. 42 min: James speeds past Varane down the right.
The Red Devils cannot afford anything but a win in pursuit of Champions League qualification.
The focus on this one for United has to be to get the defense going as they've conceded nine goals in their last three games. As for this current squad, the expectation is that Christian Pulisic will get some minutes here after coming off the bench to score the winner against West Ham last time out. The side enters the day six points back of Arsenal, who they just lost to, and they may need to win their last four to have any shot of Champions League qualification.
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“He’s fortunate coming in in the summer with five or six players on big contracts already leaving - that will help. Hopefully have a style of play that entertains the fans, but it’s a rebuilding job. It’s possible some of them might get their first appearance tonight.” So this should give him peace of mind to perform on the level he demands of himself.” “I think there’s going to be a massive, massive change. “I have no reason to doubt him, he was excellent from day one so why start doubting?
Struggling Manchester United face a tough task as they host Chelsea in the Premier League. The Red Devils need a win to kickstart their run-in, ...
— — — — — — Match winner Christian Pulisic returns to the subs list as Tuchel continues to rely on the Werner-Mount-Havertz attacking trio. Not a hard save for De Gea. Too easy for Chelsea. He's put through on goal by N'Golo Kante, but Havertz's shot goes off De Gea. Chelsea are easily passing through Man United's resistance. 42nd min.: Man United's players sure aren't looking like they want to impress new boss Erik ten Hag watching from home. No cohesion among the Man United players, and no aggression. Following their 3-1 loss to Arsenal, Manchester United are in real trouble of an end-of-season collapse.
Thomas Tuchel's side are on top at Old Trafford, although it remains goalless between Manchester United and Chelsea.Who will make the breakthrough in this ...
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Chelsea and Manchester United will do battle on Thursday evening in what is last chance saloon for Ralf Rangnick's side in making the Champions League.
The game will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester. Where is the game on? Chelsea and Manchester United will do battle on Thursday evening in what is last chance saloon for Ralf Rangnick's side in making the Champions League.
Chelsea make the trip up to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United this evening in a crucial Premier League showdown in the race for the top four.
Kai Havertz drives from the halfway line with the ball and Timo Werner on his right and Kante soon on his left. Manchester United appear willing to let the Chelsea star run down the side unmarked. Reece James is getting plenty of space down the right-hand side. Reece James is lining up at right wing-back! The Blues need to take advantage of this... Havertz then looks to send it left but cannot find Kante on the end of the box. A goal is coming for us. His cross looks very tempting but Werner cannot reach the ball when he throws his body at it. The last time Chelsea picked up a Premier League win at Old Trafford was almost nine years ago. When one move fails, Azpilicueta's interception starts another as he feeds Reece James who in turn sends Mount down the right. A late goal from Christian Pulisic was enough for Chelsea to secure a crucial victory at Stamford Bridge, and they will be looking to force some momentum this evening against Man United. Meanwhile, United will be desperate to keep their faint hopes of a Champions League finish alive with three points at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo rescued Manchester United once again with a sensational strike against Chelsea, but the draw likely leaves the Red Devils out of the ...
No cohesion among the Man United players, and no aggression. Match winner Christian Pulisic returns to the subs list as Tuchel continues to rely on the Werner-Mount-Havertz attacking trio. 53rd min.: Timo Werner nearly gets to a Mason Mount cross at the back post. In this instance a beautiful Mason Mount heel flick lays the ball perfectly for James to run onto it and curl a left-footed shot off the far post. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will not be happy his team could not convert on a multitude of chances created (Chelsea outshot United 21-6), especially in the first half. Brentford) many at the club will be looking forward to turning the page to a new season. 60th min.: 1-0 Chelsea! And there's the first. Halftime: Another low point for Manchester United this season. We lacked a bit of determination in the box to win this game because it would have been absolutely deserved. The Blues' focus is now on preparing for the May 14 FA Cup final against Liverpool, and an injury substitution for N'Golo Kante will be one to monitor. Cristiano Ronaldo scored an equalizer for United two minutes after Marcos Alonso put the visitors ahead with a wide-open volley in the box. The Red Devils are now five points from fourth place with only three matches left to play, and they'll need a miracle at this point to clinch a Champions League berth.
Manchester United vs Chelsea: The Red Devils and Blues traded goals, only not in that order, as the hosts stole a point in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.
In the second half, it was Kante losing focus with one lazy pass 120 seconds after Chelsea went 1-0 ahead. Manchester United (55 points) sit one place lower, in 6th, with 35 games played. The players are not playing for interim manager Ralf Rangnick, so much as they appear to be playing in spite of him.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored eight of Manchester United's last nine goals as his fine effort earned them a 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea.After dominat.
it’s difficult to say, but I feel horrible on the pitch. We showed that we didn't give up and showed good character. Maybe they had more opportunities than us but 1-1 is a fair result. We played against a very good team. United will stay forever in my heart, along with Chelsea. We have to live with a point but it's not a fair result. It is Erik's and Cristiano's decision for what he can do next but today his performance was really great.” “Although it was still a lucky draw, we earned it. You could see they are a top team, no coincidence they won the Champions League and we don't have much confidence and had eight players missing. “So far me and Erik haven't spoken. Rangnick on reports he's set to be named Austria boss to Sky: “Let us speak tonight about Manchester United, this is the issue. Man United 1 Chelsea 1 REACTION
Chelsea's wait for a win at Old Trafford was extended to nine years this evening as Thomas Tuchel's side played out a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
We had weeks where we were composed and strong and efficient in front of goal." The schedule is ruthless for us and still, it's the moment that they have to adapt to the league, the physicality, the rhythm, the demands. "Yeah, but not for us, for the opponent. "Both are not nice and you are always on the sidelines I have the feeling when we scored hopefully we continue in the same way with the same focus. "Honestly, I think this is not the decisive link. I am happy also with the response to that, it's just the result is annoying today." When we look at the data and think about who plays and who does not play, we see a huge amount of intensity and sprints from Kai and Timo (Werner). So they don't arrive fully, fully fresh at the moment in these matches and that's why we will always protect them because it's a team game we play and we demand a lot off the ball to have high recoveries. Against Southampton and in the win at the Bernabeu, we took our chances very well and very precisely. The guys are still young upfront and we will not start pointing fingers because lately, they have been very, very composed and very efficient in front of goal. Unfortunately, we don't have what we deserve so we have to live with a point." We found the spaces very frequently and fluidly." We found the spaces and fluid.
Alex Ferguson uttered his first words in public on the appointment of Erik ten Hag and who better to utter them to than Brian Gleeson at Punchestown.
They could probably take or leave Europa League qualification in truth. Manchester United are seeking a new sense of purpose, hoping that much of their squad is taken off their hands and, in the meantime, are looking to salvage some pride. Chelsea are seeking new ownership, fervently hoping their playing ranks aren't gutted in the off-season and, in the meantime, are looking to nail down their hold on third spot.
However, the Reds' response was swift, with Nemanja Matic scooping a through ball to Cristiano Ronaldo, who controlled it perfectly and then smashed in his 23rd ...
Both sides searched in vain for a winner, with Juan Mata coming on for a lively cameo and Edouard Mendy gratefully clutching the ball from an injury-time United corner. De Gea was in second place on the night, with 28 per cent, and Matic earned third spot for a good display against his former club with six per cent. The impressive Reece James could, and perhaps should, have restored the visitors' lead when striking a post in the 80th minute.
Manchester United's home contest against Chelsea on Thursday was essentially a must-win if the Red Devils had any hopes of qualifying for next season's ...
United have just one win since the middle of March. In that span, relegation contender Burnley have won three. Manchester United's home contest against Chelsea on Thursday was essentially a must-win if the Red Devils had any hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. After that performance, it looks like the most they may be able to get is Europa League. United entered the day six points back of fourth-place Arsenal, having lost to the Gunners last time out. United are now five points back of Arsenal but have played two more matches.
How the Man Utd players rated as Cristiano Ronaldo clinched a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford against Thomas Tuchel's side.
Indebted to Ronaldo's clinical finishing for the draw. Rallied to create the chance for Cristiano Ronaldo to score. Never at the races against N'Golo Kante and Jorginho, which left Nemanja Matic exposed.
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Twice the Germany international was played through by N'Golo Kante but first shot wide of the near post and then fired too close to David de Gea. We have to live with a point but it's not a fair result. The result makes little impact on either team in the Premier League standings. You need to be clinical to get the reward. "One team deserved to win and that was us. You can see that they have top players and are well organised, and it's not so easy to get hold of them," he added.
Chelsea had to settle for a second 1-1 of the season against Manchester United despite dominating proceedings at Old Trafford.
It dropped to Alonso at the far post, and his first-time volley was straight and true, whizzing past his compatriot and sparking pandemonium in the travelling supporters’ section of Old Trafford. James ran onto it and curled a left-footer against the post. James had been tonight’s outstanding performer and so nearly got the goal he deserved with 10 minutes left. Tuchel mixed up his attack with 20 minutes to go, bringing on two of Sunday’s game-changers, Romelu Lukaku and Christian Pulisic. Werner and Havertz departed. The answer, which arrived on the hour, was the left boot of Alonso. James had the crowd purring with a touch out of the sky to stop Rashford breaking, and he soon got us on the front foot again. We looked especially threatening down our right, with James imperious on his return to the team. Tuchel raised his arms to the sky once more. Nemanja Matic had watched a dangerous cross of his own evade everyone when we broke at speed, three on two. Otherwise it was the same side that started Sunday’s victory against West Ham. Kante and Jorginho continued in central midfield, and Alonso at left wing-back made his 150th Premier League appearance for us. Late sub Juan Mata was the last Chelsea player to earn us three points here, even if Thomas Tuchel and his players will feel another left-footed Spaniard, Alonso, should have been the matchwinner tonight in what was a largely impressive Chelsea showing. Ronaldo’s wait for a first league goal against Chelsea would have to wait. James stung De Gea’s palms from range and then turned supplier, feeding Werner inside the box.
Man United midfielder Nemanja Matic's post-match interview left a bitter taste with Roy Keane.
Where's the desire to keep going, keep going until the end?" Three more games to play and United will stay forever in my heart, together with Chelsea." United are still five points behind Arsenal in fourth but after the match, the 33-year-old detailed how United and also Chelsea are in his heart.
Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick has admitted that his side were lucky to draw against Chelsea on Thursday night.
We found the spaces frequently." "We were very dominant and found the spaces. He said: “We have to admit we were fortunate to get the point.
Man United drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Thursday thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal but the away team dominated the match.
Rashford certainly wasn't the only offender last night but his failure to track back was notable and unacceptable. Elanga and Cristiano Ronaldo worked off the ball last night to compromise for their teammate's lack of running. United fans can forgive Rashford for being out of form this season, but they can't accept him refusing to do the basics. The players have to take responsibility for this train wreck of the season, in which the club equalled its longest trophy drought in 40 years. Thousands of supporters marched with banners and pyro ahead of kick-off and Old Trafford was only a third full at the start of the game. Although the problems at United start at the very top, that's not an excuse for the remarkable level of underperformance from almost every member of the playing squad.