In a pulsating showdown at the Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford, Manchester United emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Chelsea, all thanks to a stellar brace from Scott McTominay.
The victory brought a sigh of relief for United’s manager, Erik Ten Hag, who has been under immense scrutiny. His bold decision to bench Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial amidst rumours of internal discord bore fruit, as the Red Devils displayed a performance that was a stark contrast to their lacklustre outing against Newcastle.
The scoring was opened by McTominay, who found the net on a rebound from Harry Maguire’s attempt. However, United could have taken the lead earlier if Bruno Fernandes hadn’t missed a penalty in the eighth minute. Despite their dominance in the first half, United couldn’t extend their lead and were punished just before halftime when Chelsea’s Cole Palmer equalised with a precise strike from inside the box.
In the second half, McTominay once again stepped up, restoring United’s lead with a well-placed header off a cross from Alejandro Garnacho. Despite Garnacho squandering a golden opportunity to seal the game on a counter-attack, United held on to their lead.
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The victory not only silenced the critics but also marked United’s first win of the season against a top-half Premier League team, propelling them tantalisingly close to the top four, just three points adrift. This triumph serves as a testament to United’s resilience and is a significant step towards their quest for glory.