Highlights: Manchester United vs Chelsea

Manchester United started in 4-3-1-2 formation after Lingard and Martial missed the match with an injury which they got in the midweek match against PSG. Lukaku and Rashford started upfront while Mata was behind them pushing Pogba behind. On the 3 were Pogba, Matic and Herrera. Sanchez was left behind on the bench after the poor display against PSG. De Gea and Bailey were also left behind and were replaced by Smalling and Sergio Romero. For Chelsea, they had a strong starting line up with Pedro Rodriguez, Gonzalo Higuain, and Eden Hazard up front.


From the start, United dominated against Chelsea pressing high in the field. But it was Chelsea who had the first real chance which came from the free kick of David Luiz. His freekick from outside of the box was superbly saved by Romero but the block only to land on the way of Pedro. Pedro volleyed into the goal but Romero recovered to make another super save to deny the lead for Chelsea. Chelsea dominated the possession and had some more chances but couldnt put enough pressure to United.



Then the big moment came in the half-hour mark after the quality link-up play between Mata and Pogba and the glorious cross from the Pogba to find the running Herrera who brilliantly headed it home to provide the lead for United. Before the end of the half, Pogba was involved again to double the lead for United. It was Pogba who built up the second goal by sending the ball to Rashford in the right corner. Rashford returned it back to the box to find Pogba who was surrounded by 4 blue shirts but managed to head it home for the second.

The second half was all about Chelseas pressure and Uniteds holding firm to deny them and preserve the lead. Hazard and Willian who came for Pedro was some great moments but only to be denied. One of the best chance came to Hazard but Lindelof did his best to divert it over the goal. In front of the home crowd, Chelsea players were in the pressure to get the goal but could only see it denied by the impressive Uniteds backline. With no further, United won the game by 2-0.