2024-11-04 02:35:03
Interim Manchester United manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was denied a second win in as many games as a Moises Caicedo stunner earned Chelsea a point at Old Trafford.
After a thumping midweek cup win, Bruno Fernandes had set the hosts on course for Premier League victory from the penalty spot after Robert Sanchez felled Rasmus Hojlund in the box. But minutes later, Caicedo met a dropping ball sweetly on the volley to beat Andre Onana and square affairs, with neither side able to add to their tally in a 1-1 draw.
An at-times drab game will have encouraged incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim to some degree, with interim boss Van Nistelrooy able to instil some defensive solidity against a threatening Chelsea attacking unit. Amorim will take charge at Old Trafford after the mid-November international break having been confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s permanent successor this week.
Re-live all the Premier League action with our live blog below:
Man Utd vs Chelsea LIVE
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Manchester United held by Chelsea in the Premier League
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Moises Caicedo volley cancels out Bruno Fernandes penalty at Old Trafford
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FULL TIME: Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
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74’ GOAL! Caicedo equalises with a stunning volley [MUN 1-1 CHE]
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70’ GOAL! Fernandes opens the scoring from the spot [MUN 1-0 CHE]
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69’ PENALTY! Hojlund is dragged down by Sanchez [MUN 0-0 CHE]
Manchester United FC 1 – 1 Chelsea FC
Moises Caicedo finally proves worth to remind Ruben Amorim of tough Manchester United task
19:05 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford
Ruud van Nistelrooy set off down the touchline in celebration, leaping as he punched the air. And yet what threatened to be a triumphant occasion for a great goalscorer was instead altered by an occasional one. Chelsea committed £115m for Moises Caicedo in part because of their propensity to overpay for many a player. It certainly was not, however, for his capacity to find the net.
Yet fees of such magnitude can demand a player has a transformative impact and, in an unexpected way, the biggest signing in Premier League history did. A volley was struck beautifully, nestling in the corner of the Manchester United net. Van Nistelrooy only had four minutes to savour a lead he greeted so dramatically. Chelsea had a point at Old Trafford which, given their last league win here came when Sir Alex Ferguson was still managing, may have been the best they could achieve.
Moises Caicedo finally proves worth to show Ruben Amorim tough Manchester United task
Bournemouth end Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten run in Premier League
19:40 , Chris Wilson
Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten run in the Premier League was ended by Bournemouth who gave a superb display to beat the champions 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.
Not since losing to Aston Villa on December 6 last year had City lost in the league, but from the first moments on the south coast Andoni Iraola’s side looked a match for them, their energy and industry rewarded by goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson.
It looked at times like Bournemouth would run away from City. Marcus Tavernier struck a post at 2-0 to leave Pep Guardiola’s side clinging on by their fingertips, before Josko Gvardiol set up a nervous finish when he headed in Ilkay Gundogan’s cross.
Bournemouth end Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten run in Premier League
Maresca speaks to the media
19:28 , Chris Wilson
Earlier on, Enzo Maresc told the media that Chelsea “are happy”.
“We knew it was a difficult game for many reasons. We scored, we came back. After the goal we tried to win.
“We are happy because we knew how difficult it would be.
“The [United] players want to prove they’re good enough. A new manager with different ideas so we had to prepare a different way.”
On his half-time change when he brought on Marc Cucurella for Malo Gusto: “It was quite clear. We tried something different tactically. Not an injury for Malo [Gusto], just a tactical decision.”
Ruud van Nistelrooy reacts
19:21 , Chris Wilson
Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media, and he says that he is “slightly disappointed”.
“I think we had the better of the chances in the game. Overall, the performance of the players was fantastic.
“The players did really well and fought in every inch of the pitch. It was very good to watch that bit.
“Overall the chances we created, we could have scored one more to win the game. It was a shame we couldn’t. Overall I’m slightly disappointed we didn’t win.
“It’s an emotional rollercoaster – it’s been almost a full week where so many things happened. My job was to steady the ship. The players reacted very well, [there’s] something to build on in the next two games.
“I came here to help the club in any capacity. After these two games that will continue and hopefully it can work out. It’s special to be back in the city and at the club.
“I try to share the culture of the club, the culture of the town and the fans. That’s an important part. I’m glad I can share these moments and help the players understand the spirit.
“I saw the spirit on the pitch on Wednesday and today. That’s the foundation to grow.”
FULL-TIME! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
19:08 , Chris Wilson
In his post-match reaction, Bruno Fernandes says that “everyone knows how much I wanted the goal to come”.
“I need to help the team with goals and assists. It’s been one of the most disappointing things this season – but I got some in the cup. Now [I’m] scoring in the Premier League.
“It was a lot of disappointment in the dressing room. We could have won the game.
“Not much has changed. We get the point and we can be happy for that. We need to be disappointed because we’re far back in the league.
On incoming manager Ruben Amorim, he says: “I am a big fan of Sporting and watch a lot of their games”.
“Ruben Amorim brought the excitement back to the club – it was a little bit split when he came [to Sporting]. He transformed everything and brought everyone together.”
FULL-TIME! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:55 , Chris Wilson
The Sy punditry team seem to agree that Martinez’s challenge at the end should have been a red. 50/50 really, you couldn’t complain either way.
There was little contact but the intention was definitely there!
FULL-TIME! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:44 , Chris Wilson
On Sky Sports, Jamie Redknapp mentions that it “was like a pub game at times”, while Frank Lampard says that United “are probably the worst pressing team in the league.”
More reaction to come here.
FULL-TIME! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:42 , Chris Wilson
That result means United stay in 13th place in the Premier League, with 12 points from their opening 10 games. It’s their worst ever start to a Premier League season, though it does feel like a decent result.
Chelsea miss the chance to go third, though they do climb up to fourth, ahead of Arsenal on goal difference, with 18 points.
FULL-TIME! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:36 , Chris Wilson
A strange game to end the weekend in the Premier League. United struck first but were lucky overall, while Chelsea needed some luck in the form of a perfect strike from Caicedo. The away side dominated the ball in parts but never really looked that threatening.
For United, there clearly remains plenty to work on for Ruben Amorim when he arrives, mainly in terms of attacking patterns and midfield shape, especially in transition.
The points are shared once again in what is the most drawn Premier League fixture.
FULL-TIME! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:32 , Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:27 , Chris Wilson
That’s the last action of the second half and the referee brings the game to an end at Old Trafford.
All square, and it’s difficult to know what to make of that game. Disappointing from both sides, really.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:26 , Chris Wilson
96 mins
United counter and Garnacho has the chance to feed in Amad, but he goes down the line and delivers a cross that Caicedo does well to get to before Zirkzee, though the Ecuadorian can only clear for a corner.
Fernandes delivers the set-piece but it doesn’t beat the first man, and that’ll be that.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:24 , Chris Wilson
95 mins
Nicolas Jackson was also booked in the aftermath of that challenge, as was Amad.
Chelsea launch it forward but it’s cleared to Palmer, who can’t find the space and sees his shot blocked.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:23 , Chris Wilson
93 mins
Tempers flaring at Old Trafford as Martinez goes in very late on Palmer to prevent a counter-attack. There’s a VAR check, but it’s only given as a yellow.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:21 , Chris Wilson
91 mins
A nice flick-on from Zirkzee frees Garnacho down the wing, but his cross is over Amad and the attack ends as Garnacho brings down Neto.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:20 , Chris Wilson
90 mins
It’s Chelsea coming forward as added time begins. Fernandez sweeps it wide but Onana comes to collect, though United are in no hurry to get forward.
There’ll be four minutes of added time here.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:19 , Chris Wilson
89 mins
United spread it wide to Amad, but he’s forced backwards. United work it again and Lindelof heads Casemiro’s cross to Garnacho. The space has opened up for him and he takes the half-volley first-time, but his sliced effort goes just over the bar.
Moments later, Fernandes tries a through ball that bounces back up to him, and he lashes a volley well over!
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:17 , Chris Wilson
87 mins
It’s Chelsea with the dangerous attacks as we approach the end of the 90. Mudryk makes his way into the area and cuts back inside, only for the ball to be put behind for a corner.
It goes short to James, and then diagonally back to Mudryk, who uses a clever backheel to feed in Palmer, but his cross is picked out by Onana. Chelsea come again but now Mudryk’s cross ends up in the gloves of the United ‘keeper.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:15 , Chris Wilson
Richard Jolly at Old Trafford:
“A quick exchange of goals. Bruno Fernandes’ goal was a reward for a better second-half performance from United, who have looked less open, and a punishment for Robert Sanchez, who conceded it in another moment to suggest that, despite all their spending, Chelsea still lack a top-class goalkeeper.
Moises Caicedo’s volley was sweetly struck, if surprising he scored in such a manner. Given Chelsea’s first-half superiority, they could feel it was the least they deserved.”
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:14 , Chris Wilson
85 mins
United have a great chance to counter as Amad lays it to Zirkzee, but the Dutchman trips under pressure from Caicedo. He lays it off to Amad, who ships it to Garnacho, but the chance goes begging.
Chelsea counter and Casemiro is booked as he concedes a free-kick o the right wing.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:12 , Chris Wilson
84 mins
Mudryk drives at the United defence but a great sliding challenge from Casemiro dispossesses him.
United make two changes, as Joshua Zirkzee and Victor Lindelof come on for Hojlund and Ugarte.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:11 , Chris Wilson
82 mins
Chelsea go long to Mudrykmthis time but de Ligt is there to cut it out. Chelsea attack again and James hangs up the cross, but Dalot heads away.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:09 , Chris Wilson
80 mins
Better from United as Amad and Fernandes almost combine to send the latter into the box, but it’s cut out. The home side come again, but Chelsea win the throw as Garnacho closes down the clearance.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:08 , Chris Wilson
79 mins
United have half a chance as Fernandes knocks it to Hojlund, who lays it to Garnacho. He tries the effort from distance, but it’s deflected behind for a corner.
From the set-piece, Fernandes swings a ball in but it’s punched away by Sanchez.
Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:06 , Chris Wilson
77 mins
CLOSE!
Chelsea knock it forward to Jackson and de Ligt loses his footing to provide an opening. Jackson lays it back to Fernandez, who has the chance to chip over Onana, but he clips it over the bar!
GOAL! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
18:04 , Chris Wilson
75 mins
GOAL! Chelsea are level!
Neto skips through a few challenges and does well to win a corner. It’s flung in and headed away as far as Caicedo, and he rifles a volley low and into the bottom corner!
Man Utd 1-0 Chelsea
18:02 , Chris Wilson
73 mins
United make a change of their own, as Amad Diallo comes on for Rashford.
Neto and Mudryk have switched wings for Chelsea, too.
Man Utd 1-0 Chelsea
18:01 , Chris Wilson
72 mins
Chelsea make two changes as Madueke and Lavia come off for Enzo Fernandez and Mudryk.
GOAL! Man Utd 1-0 Chelsea
17:59 , Chris Wilson
70 mins
GOAL!
Fernandes steps up and sends Sanchez the wrong way to open the scoring!
PENALTY! Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:58 , Chris Wilson
69 mins
PENALTY to United!
The long ball comes in and Fofana misjudges it. Hojlund latches onto it and takes a touch to take it past Sanchez, and the Spaniard brings him down for the penalty!
There’s a brief VAR check but it’s given.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:57 , Chris Wilson
69 mins
Chelsea are preparing some changes as we approach the final 20 or so minutes.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:57 , Chris Wilson
68 mins
Rashford is booked for dissent after he had too many words for the referee having brought down Neto. Silly from the England man.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:55 , Chris Wilson
66 mins
United finally launch a decent counter as Fernandes wins the ball near halfway. He drives into the box and is patient enough to pick out Garnacho with the cutback, but the Argentinian fluffs his lines and scuffs an effort right at Sanchez.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:54 , Chris Wilson
64 mins
Fofana brings down Hojlund as United counter, but the Danish striker was offside anyway.
James goes long this time, but Martinez hooks it away before Fofana wins a free-kick. Palmer moves it on to Cucurella, whose shot is deflected and then cleared. Moments later, Neto hits a tame shot too close to Onana.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:52 , Chris Wilson
62 mins
The corner is an inviting delivery but it’s headed away close to the United goal line. The home side think they have a good counter-attack chance, but Garnacho is flagged offside.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:51 , Chris Wilson
Richard Jolly at Old Trafford:
“Not the most dramatic start to the second half. Enzo Maresca’s decision to bring Marc Cucurella on and shift Reece James to right-back may have helped Chelsea tighten up at the back. A glimpse at the two benches shows they have more game-changing options, too.”
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:50 , Chris Wilson
61 mins
It was United’s second shot on target, actually. And just the third of the game, with the away side having one too. That paints the picture of the game so far, if you need it.
Mazraoui fouls Palmer midway into the United half and Chelsea might have a chance to swing a ball into the box. They do, and Madueke wins a corner.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:49 , Chris Wilson
60 mins
The corner comes out to Rashford and he has what must be United’s first shot on target, though it’s straight at Sanchez.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:48 , Chris Wilson
58 mins
Neto is in a battle with Dalot near the United box, but Casemiro comes to help. It briefly looks like United might have a chance to counter, but Rashford is too isolated.
Once again, the home side are forced long, but this time it’s a better ball to Rashford from Ugarte. The winger fizzes in an inviting cross, which James puts behind for a corner under pressure from Garnacho.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:46 , Chris Wilson
57 mins
Fofana gives away a free-kick midway into the Chelsea half, and Fernandes’s set-piece is headed away. Ugarte recycles it back to Garnacho, but he’s too isolated and his cross is blocked.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:44 , Chris Wilson
55 mins
Colwill hits it straight out rather inexplicably, and the home side have it back again, but there’s more pinball as Martinez hooks it up into the sky. Comical at times.
Much better from Chelsea all of a sudden though as they spread it wide to Neto. He drives at the United defence before unleashing a low shot that creeps narrowly past the far post.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:42 , Chris Wilson
53 mins
Too few options for the home side when they do have the ball, even when they’re in their own half. One such situation ends with Jackson picking up the ball near the area, but good work from Ugarte prevents the shot.
Cucurella wins a corner as Chelsea attack down the left. James takes it, and Casemiro rises to head it away, so Chelsea have to build once more.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:40 , Chris Wilson
51 mins
United do look like they have a promising break on after good work from Dalot to win the ball, but it ends with Rashford being flagged offside.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:39 , Chris Wilson
50 mins
A couple of poor passes from each sides and we have a throw, as Gary Neville laments that United look like a side with “no real combinations”. it looks like they think of a pass only when they receive the ball, and they don’t know how to press.
Summed up pretty well.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:38 , Chris Wilson
48 mins
More possession for Chelsea as the second half begins, though Casemiro does well to win it back in midfield. Onana goes long and this one drops to Fernandes, but now Madueke does well to win it, before Martinez dispossesses him with a good challenge.
The story of the game so far, summed up.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:36 , Chris Wilson
46 mins
Casemiro’s first action of the half is to hoof another hopeful long ball forward, and United lose possession again.
KICK-OFF! Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:34 , Chris Wilson
The away side get us underway in the second half.
Chelsea have made a change, with Marc Cucurella coming on for Malo Gusto.
HALF-TIME! Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:33 , Chris Wilson
The two sides are re-emerging from the tunnel at Old Trafford, so the second half will be starting soon.
HALF-TIME! Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:29 , Chris Wilson
It was a difficult half at times for both sides, though you’d have to say that Chelsea had the better of it overall. Neither side has really been able to fashion a good chance, bar Rashford’s attempt that hit the post with the last kick of the half.
Even when Chelsea hit the post, it came from confusion at the corner rather than incisive attacking play.
Jackson continues to be the main man in attack along with Palmer, so Chelsea will be hoping they can get into the game more.
For United, Ruud van Nistelrooy has to try and find a way to get them playing, especially in attacking. There are too many remnants from the ten Hag era, even if that isn’t particularly his fault.
HALF-TIME! Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:25 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:20 , Chris Wilson
47 mins
CLOSE! Rashford hits the frame of the goal as the half comes to an end!
United pour number forward and it’s laid back to Fernandes, who clips a diagonal ball towards Rashford at the far post. The winger hits it on the volley and it’s a decent effort, but it cannons against the woodwork and goes out.
The referee brings the half to an end, and it’s all level at the break.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:18 , Chris Wilson
46 mins
It’ll be Palmer or James to deliver – it’s the former, and Casemiro manages to head away.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:17 , Chris Wilson
45 mins
Chelsea spread it wide to Neto and he does brilliantly to keep it in, before Dalot goes flying in with a poor challenge and gives away another dangerous free-kick. He’s the second United player to be booked too.
There’ll be two minutes of added time here.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:16 , Chris Wilson
44 mins
Palmer’s cross is an inviting one but United manage to bundle it clear. The home side try to mount their own attack but it’s all too pedestrian, and both Hojlund and Garnacho fail to create an opening.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:14 , Chris Wilson
42 mins
Another United attack breaks down as they’re forced into the long ball, and it ends with Martinez dragging down Jackson in the Chelsea half to prevent the counter.
A lovely touch from Palmer takes him in-between Rashford and Casemiro, and Ugarte drags down the former City man to give Chelsea a free-kick near the edge of the United area.
The Uruguayan is booked for his troubles too.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:12 , Chris Wilson
40 mins
There’s pinball near the centre circle and Chelsea come away with the ball, but Jackson is forced to backtrack and the chance eventually goes begging as the ball runs out for a goal kick.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:10 , Chris Wilson
Richard Jolly at Old Trafford:
“Chelsea are looking to get Noni Madueke running at Noussair Mazraoui at every opportunity with a lot of their attacks focused on their right flank.
United, of course, have not had a specialist left-back playing left-back all season, while Marcus Rashford is not affording the Moroccan much protection. Van Nistelrooy could try switching his full-backs, but then Diogo Dalot has struggled on the left this season.”
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:09 , Chris Wilson
38 mins
There’s a brief delay as United’s players look to get in the way of the Chelsea wall. It ends with Fernandes hitting it against the wall, before Garnacho’s cross is cleared by Sanchez.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:08 , Chris Wilson
37 mins
There is half a chance for United there though, with Ugarte winning the ball in midfield this time after a poor pass from James. He surges towards goal and is brought down on the edge of the box, with Gusto receiving the game’s first yellow card.
Hojlund got the shot away and forced a good save from Sanchez, but the whistle had already gone for the free-kick. It’ll be Fernandes or Rashford to take…
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:06 , Chris Wilson
35 mins
United have tried a couple of silly through balls but the attacking so far has been weak and limp. There are no patterns, simply relying on individual talent.
Ugarte gives it away near halfway and Chelsea counter. Palmer has plenty of space and lines up a shot from outside the box, but it’s blocked by de Ligt.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:05 , Chris Wilson
33 mins
Madueke shifts it on to the overlapping Gusto, who wins a corner. Palmer swings it in, and Onana eventually collects despite the challenge from Fofana.
United’s wingers have switched over now, with Garnacho getting little luck up against James.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:03 , Chris Wilson
31 mins
Palmer whips in the corner but the whistle goes for some reason, though Onana collected it away. Fernandes tries the heroic through ball, but it’s straight to James. luckily for United, it comes to nothing before Caicedo is penalised for a late challenge on Fernandes near halfway.
Not a game for the neutral yet, this one.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
17:01 , Chris Wilson
30 mins
Plenty of noise around Old Trafford as the home fans feel a couple of decisions have gone against them, but replays show both challenges were fine. United have been somewhat limited in their attacking so far.
Chelsea mount their own attack and they win a corner despite Mazraoui’s efforts. This is the side they almost scored from earlier.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:59 , Chris Wilson
28 mins
Chelsea have some comfortable possession midway into the United half, but they lose the ball as Lavia slips. No matter though, as Garnacho strays offside as United counter.
The home side have the ball, knocking it around the defence, but there are no signs of troubling Chelsea yet.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:57 , Chris Wilson
26 mins
James hits the long ball and de Ligt misjudges it, but Neto can’t quite ship it to Jackson in time. At the other end, Hojlund gives away a free-kick and Chelsea have the ball again.
The away side have probably looked the more dangerous of the two, and they’re in the ascendancy here for the moment.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:55 , Chris Wilson
24 mins
Jackson comes deep to receive and lays it off to Neto, and there’s a chance for Neto, but it ends as Madueke’s cross is blocked by Mazraoui.
United counter led by Hojlund down the left. He squares a cross that Rashford leaves to Garnacho, and the Argentinian cuts inside before hitting an effort right at Sanchez.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:53 , Chris Wilson
22 mins
It’s tense and tentative at Old Trafford at the moment, with Madueke having come closest as he rattled the post with a header.
United attack and there’s some brilliant play from Rashford to take it past Gusto, before his cross bounces off Sanchez and Fernandes puts the rebound over the bar.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:51 , Chris Wilson
19 mins
Chelsea have the ball for a solid two minutes and they create a chance after Lavia lays it to Jackson, who’s dropped deeper, and he squares it to Palmer, but the chance goes begging after the cross is hooked away.
Moments later, there’s almost a chance for Chelsea after a ridiculous pass from Onana puts Casemiro under pressure, but it comes to nothing.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:49 , Chris Wilson
Richard Jolly at Old Trafford:
“Open and entertaining start at Old Trafford between two teams whose encounters last season were full of shots and goals. There are hints that, with their speed and directness, Chelsea could be dangerous on the counter-attack. Given the hole United sometimes have in midfield, Cole Palmer could spend quite a bit of this game unmarked.
Old Trafford is vibrant, with the Chelsea fans buoyant and the United support energised either by Erik ten Hag’s sacking, Ruben Amorim’s imminent arrival or the presence of Ruud van Nistelrooy in the technical area.”
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:48 , Chris Wilson
17 mins
Fernandes’ corner almost drops for Ugarte, but Chelsea clear. they counter and Caicedo attempts the through ball to Jackson, but de Ligt is there to cut it out.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:47 , Chris Wilson
15 mins
The challenge is cleared and we go again.
James knocks it long to Madueke, and he recycles possession as Chelsea build again. Gusto gives it away to Rashford though, and the England man drives towards the Chelsea box before winning a corner.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:45 , Chris Wilson
14 mins
Gusto spreads it wide to Madueke and receives the return pass before winning a corner off Martinez. There’s still plenty of space in the United midfield, despite Erik ten Hag having left.
From the corner, Palmer’s delivery is headed against the post by Madueke.
There might be a VAR check here as Colwill was on the receiving end of a challenge…
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:43 , Chris Wilson
12 mins
Both sides have had little spells of possession, but they’ve been too pedestrian at times (other than when Chelsea are countering). It seems as though United are wary of the away side’s threat on the counter, as they’re hesitating to commit too many men forward.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:41 , Chris Wilson
10 mins
This time it’s Garnacho who’s wasteful, and Chelsea end up winning a free-kick before Gusto gives away possession. Plenty of sloppy passes in the opening exchanges.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:40 , Chris Wilson
8 mins
Casemiro’s poor pass is cut out by Caicedo and he slips it through to Palmer, whose shot is eventually blocked by de Ligt.
The in-swinging corner comes in from James, but it goes right over the bar.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:37 , Chris Wilson
6 mins
Gusto clears to Caicedo and there’s space in the United midfield as Chelsea spread it wide to Palmer. He exchanges passes with Neto before clipping a pass towards the back post, but there’s nobody there to meet it.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:36 , Chris Wilson
5 mins
A bit sloppy in possession from both sides so far, and no chances to report yet. Chelsea seem happy to let United have the ball in certain areas, perhaps aware of their recent lack of attacking threat.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:34 , Chris Wilson
3 mins
Lavia wins the ball from a poor Ugarte pass and Chelsea mount their first attack, but Madueke’s cross is collected by Onana.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:34 , Chris Wilson
2 mins
United are happy to mix things up here, with Rashford trying to go long, but it’s cut out. Moments later, a poor effort fails to reach Garnacho.
Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:32 , Chris Wilson
1 min
Early tussles as Hojlund is dragged down by Fofana, and the home side have the first chance to send the ball into the box.
It’s Fernandes to deliver, but James heads away.
KICK-OFF! Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea
16:31 , Chris Wilson
The home side get us underway at Old Trafford!
Man Utd vs Chelsea LIVE
16:27 , Chris Wilson
The two sides are emerging from the tunnel at Old Trafford now, so we’re not far from kick-off.
Man Utd vs Chelsea LIVE
16:24 , Chris Wilson
A big day in the race for top four already with Spurs beating Villa 4-1. United may already be too far adrift to challenge, but Chelsea could go third with a win today.
Match facts
16:21 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea last won consecutive league meetings with the Red Devils in March 2011 (a run of three).
Chelsea have named the youngest average starting XI in the Premier League this season (23 years, 206 days).
Cole Palmer has been directly involved in 33 Premier League goals for Chelsea in 2024 (21 goals, 12 assists). Only two players have had more goals and assists in a year for the Blues – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in 2001 (25 goals, 11 assists) and Didier Drogba in 2010 (22 goals, 13 assists).
Wesley Fofana has been yellow carded in each of his last six Premier League appearances, only the fifth player in Premier League history to do so. The only player to be carded in seven games in a row is Joey Barton for QPR in 2014/15.
Match facts
16:17 , Chris Wilson
Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 11 home league games against Chelsea (won five, drew six), and are looking to win three in a row against the Blues at Old Trafford for the first time since January 1957.
Manchester United vs Chelsea is the most drawn fixture in Premier League history, with 26 of the 64 meetings between the sides finishing level.
Manchester United have picked up just 11 points after nine Premier League matches this season (W3 D2 L4), their second-fewest after nine games ahead only of 2019-20 (10). The only two times they have lost four of their first nine Premier League games have been in each of the last two campaigns under Erik ten Hag.
Only Southampton and Crystal Palace (6 each) have scored fewer Premier League goals this season than Manchester United (8).
Erik ten Hag lost 32 per cent of his Premier League games in charge of Man Utd (27/85), the joint highest percentage along with David Moyes (11/34). Seven of his 27 defeats came via 90th minute winners, the highest percentage (26 per cent) of any manager to lose 20+ games in Premier League history
When is Ruben Amorim’s first Manchester United game?
16:12 , Chris Wilson
Ruben Amorim has been announced as Manchester United’s new manager but his first game in charge will not come until mid-November.
The 39-year-old will remain at Sporting Lisbon until the international break with the Portuguese club adamant their head coach sees out his notice period.
“Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as head coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements,” a statement said.
“He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November.”
When is Ruben Amorim’s first Manchester United game?
Head-to-head
16:07 , Chris Wilson
United and Chelsea have met a total of 195 times, with the first match dating back to Christmas Day in 1905. Overall, United have won 83, Chelsea have won 56 and 56 have ended as draws.
Last season, the two teams played out one of the games of the season at Stamford Bridge, as a hat-trick from Cole Palmer secured a late 4-3 win for Chelsea.
In this fixture last season, United earned a narrow 2-1 win thanks to goals from Scott McTominay.
Enzo Maresca has found a formula which may finally deliver a return on Chelsea’s extraordinary expenditure
16:00 , Chris Wilson
Erik ten Hag left Manchester United 14th in one Premier League table and second in another. Had the Dutchman figured in the top two in the standings that mattered most, he would probably be overseeing Sunday’s game against Chelsea. Instead, a meeting of the 2008 Champions League finalists represents another summit clash.
Because, over the course of Ten Hag’s reign, United’s transfer outlay topped £600m. It put them behind only one club, albeit one who spent more than twice as much. With Chelsea’s £1.3bn expenditure, it means these squads should have been bolstered to the tune of almost £2bn in two-and-a-half years.
It is an understatement to say it has not all been well spent. It is also pertinent to note that there are times when Ten Hag wanted to spend even more: on a senior striker in the summer of 2023, on buys in two winter windows when his budget was severely limited. It is a subplot that some of Chelsea’s buying – or the facility to buy within PSR, anyway – came courtesy of United, paying them £55m for the homegrown Mason Mount.
Maresca has found a formula to finally deliver a return on Chelsea’s spending
Enzo Maresca sends warning to Enzo Fernandez after dropping Chelsea star
15:50 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca insisted no player is irreplaceable after dropping £106m midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
The World Cup winner with Argentina has been demoted to Maresca’s second string featuring only in cup competitions, and has not started either of the last two Premier League games.
Co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali fought a dogged battle to land the 23-year-old from Benfica in January 2023, eventually agreeing a then British-record fee to sign him on deadline day.
Enzo Maresca sends warning to Enzo Fernandez after dropping Chelsea star
‘Will Amorim really change anything at Manchester United?’ 11 of your questions answered
15:45 , Chris Wilson
Following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United fans have been left with a flood of questions — many of which surrounded the appointment of his successor, Ruben Amorim.
After intense negotiations with Sporting Lisbon, the club has now confirmed Amorim as United’s new manager.
Sporting has insisted that Amorim remain until the international break, meaning he’ll still lead them against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.
As the major appointment unfolded, Miguel Delaney was on hand to answer questions from Independent readers on the wider implications of Amorim’s appointment.
‘Will Amorim change Manchester United?’ 11 of your questions answered
Chelsea under ‘no pressure’ to make top four, Enzo Maresca claims
15:40 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is under no pressure from the club to secure a top-four Premier League finish in his debut season in charge, the Italian said on Tuesday.
Chelsea play away at Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup round of 16on Wednesday, having beaten them 2-1 at home in the league on Sunday (27 October).
Chelsea reached the final of the Carabao Cup last season, losing to Liverpool after extra time, under their previous manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Chelsea under ‘no pressure’ to make top four, Enzo Maresca claims
Chelsea team news
15:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, meanwhile, are unchanged from the league win over Newcastle last weekend. Jadon Sancho is ineligble to face his parent club and has been struggling with illness, anyway.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James; Lavia, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson.
Manchester United team news
15:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Ruud van Nistelrooy makes a single change to the side utilised by Erik ten Hag in his final Premier League fixture, bringing in Manuel Ugarte for Christian Eriksen in midfield.
Manchester United XI: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui; Ugarte, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund.
Team news
15:10 , Chris Wilson
Line-ups should be released in about five minutes…
How Ruben Amorim will change Manchester United – starting with three things
15:05 , Chris Wilson
If Ruben Amorim’s task of restoring Manchester United to the champions of England looks nigh on impossible from the team’s lowly current position, at least he is a manager with form for remarkable transformation.
Amorim took charge of Sporting CP in March 2020, as a 35-year-old coach with only two months’ experience managing in the Portuguese top flight. He inherited a giant club without a league title in 18 years, in disarray on and off the field after the exits of key players Raphinha, Bas Dost and Bruno Fernandes – ironically now set to be his captain at Old Trafford.
Amorim quickly set about imprinting his own football identity. In his first full season in charge, his young side set a league record 32-game unbeaten run on their way to winning the Primeira Liga, ending the long duopoly of Porto and Benfica. Sporting lost only one league game all season, against Benfica, after already securing the title.
Three ways Ruben Amorim will change Man Utd from day one
How the table looks
15:00 , Chris Wilson
These two sides have had markedly different starts to the new campaign, with Chelsea showing signs of early promise as the reign of Enzo Maresca has begun.
The Italian has taken his side to sixth in the league before today’s match, though they could move as high as third today if they win (depending on the result of the match between Spurs and Villa at 2pm).
In contrast, United’s start to the season could hardly have gone much worse, as they sit 13th in the table with just 11 points from nine matches. The Red Devils could move into 10th if they were to win today (again depending on results elsewhere).
Incoming manager Rúben Amorim takes charge on 11 November, after United’s home game against Leicester City.
Ruben Amorim emerged as only Man Utd candidate thanks to three clear reasons
14:55 , Chris Wilson
Ruben Amorim has been appointed Manchester United head coach and has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Old Trafford.
United, who will have a club option to extend Amorim’s contract by a further year until 2028, believe they have appointed the most exciting young manager in Europe.
They have paid the £8.3m release clause to take him from Sporting, along with a further £850,000 to bring him in before the end of his 30-day notice period.
Amorim was United’s top target and the only candidate they spoke to after sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday, with a delegation from Old Trafford going immediately to Lisbon for face-to-face talks with Sporting.
Ruben Amorim emerged as only Man Utd candidate thanks to three clear reasons
Sacked Erik ten Hag posts open letter to Manchester United fans as ‘dream comes to an end’
Saturday 2 November 2024 16:16 , Chris Wilson
Erik ten Hag has thanked the Manchester United fans for their “unshakable support” during his two-and-a-half years in charge, as the Dutchman reflected that his “dream has come to an end” after he was sacked on Monday.
United appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach earlier on Friday and the Sporting Lisbon boss will become the club’s seventh permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired when he begins his role on November 11.
After a promising start, Ten Hag met the same fate as every other manager who has attempted to bring success back to Old Trafford after Ferguson, and he was sacked with the club 14th in the Premier League table and struggling on the pitch.
Sacked Erik ten Hag posts open letter to Man Utd fans as ‘dream comes to an end’
Who is Ruben Amorim? Why Manchester United decided they had to have Sporting manager
14:45 , Chris Wilson
Ruben Amorim is the next manager of Manchester United, with the 39-year-old set to finally take the next step in his coaching career after being linked with some of the biggest jobs in Europe as a result of his impressive work at Sporting Lisbon.
The Portuguese is in line to replace Erik ten Hag with United signalling their intent to pay Sporting over his release fee. United’s football operations department placed Amorim at the top of their list and have convinced the 39-year-old to leave Sporting mid-season.
United will appoint a manager who has been one of the most in-demand coaches in Europe over the last year.
Who is Ruben Amorim? Why Man Utd decided they had to have Sporting manager
Predicted line-ups
14:40 , Chris Wilson
Here are the potential line-ups – we’ll have the full team news around 3.15pm GMT.
Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Lindelof, Martinez; Ugarte, Casemiro; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
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