Manchester United moved nearer to Champions League qualification after Matheus Cunha’s first-half purpose helped them beat struggling Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s poor run continued as they suffered their fourth straight Premier League defeat, a streak they’ve solely matched as soon as this century. They haven’t scored in any of these video games and final discovered the online on 4 March.
Regardless of the loss, Chelsea will really feel unfortunate. They hit the woodwork thrice by way of Estevao Willian, Liam Delap, and Wesley Fofana. Willian additionally needed to go off early with one other hamstring harm after simply 16 minutes.
Chelsea dominated a lot of the sport, having extra possession, extra photographs, and extra photographs on course. Their anticipated objectives (xG) was additionally larger, however they did not convert their possibilities.
United, nevertheless, took their second. Bruno Fernandes arrange the purpose with a wise cut-back, and Cunha completed first time to attain the winner. It was Fernandes’ 18th league help of the season, simply two wanting the Premier League report.
The win was solely Manchester United’s second league victory at Stamford Bridge since 2002, and their followers celebrated loudly.
There have been blended reactions within the stadium. United supporters booed Alejandro Garnacho on his return to face his former membership, whereas Chelsea followers voiced their frustration, chanting “we wish our Chelsea again.” Mason Mount’s late introduction additionally drew jeers from the house crowd.
