Following a goal from Conor Gallagher and a penalty kιck from Cole Palmer, the Blues jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first 19 minutes. But we went into halftime all square thanks to an error by Moises Caicedo that allowed Alejandro Garnacho to enter and Bruno Fernandes’ header on a precise cross from Diogo Dalot.
All three points appeared to be assured for Erik ten Hag’s team with Alejandro Garnacho’s second goal of the match following one of Antony’s best assists of the year, but no one saw coming.
After Madueke was fouled by Diogo Dalot, Cole Palmer scored his eighth penalty of the season with ease in the 90+10′ minute. A minute later, he scored the most recent winning goal in Premier League history to complete his first-ever hat-trιck.
André Onana of Man Utd-6.5 Thought Conor Gallagher’s opening goal may have been better, had no chance with either penalties. His throw was a key component in setting up Bruno Fernandes’ goal.
Wan-Bissaka, Aaron (7) fought hard against Mudryk the entire game, winning with three tackles and four interceptions.
Raphaël Varane – 6 – Had to be substituted by Jonny Evans at halftime as Manchester United’s center-back suffered yet another ιnjury. Throughout his time on the field, no player gained possession more than five times.
The only healthy senior center for Manchester United is Harry Maguire, six.back struggled a little in the opening half, diving in when he ought to have remained upright. made a few significant blocks in the second part, though.
Diogo Dalot (4–4): Cole Palmer had him covered the entire way, playing with him occasionally while he had trouble finishing plays defensively. However, he produced an excellent cross that Bruno Fernandes headed in to tie the score. deep into stoppage time, he conceded the game’s second penalty, costing Manchester United all three points.
Casemiro (5) Seems like a shadow of the man he used to be. Before being replaced in the second half, he was frequently caught out of position, had trouble getting back, had only won one of his four ground duels, and had not made a single tackle.
Kobbie Mainoo (5.5) – Chelsea’s first goal of the match was caused by a sloppy pass that he never really recovered from. got lost in the middle of the field despite having recently put on some fantastic shows for both club and country.
Antony (8): The Brazilian had a terrible start to the game when he pulled down Marc Cucrella in the area and gave away a penalty after only 19 minutes, but he more than made up for it in the second half. Garnacho scored his first Premier League goal of the season, heading in Manchester United’s victory thanks to an amazing pass from Trivela, one of the season’s assists.
“He gave us one of the passes of the season in the second half.” Commentator Ally McCoist made a statement, and he wasn’t incorrect.
7- Bruno Fernandes five minutes before halftime leveled the score with a unique headed goal, bringing his season total of Premier League goals to five. In 2023–24, every league goal he has scored has been the game-winning or equalizing goal.
Alejandro Garnacho (8.5) became the first youngster to score two or more goals in three or more Premier League matches in a single season since Michael Owen in 1998–1999 when he scored twice in a Premier League game for the third time in 2023–2024. Moises Caicedo set him up for his first goal, demonstrating poise to wrong foot Petrovic in a one-on-one before heading in his second of the game following an amazing pass from Antony.
Currently, he leads all teenagers in Premier League goals scored thus far this year.
Six-year-old Rasmus Højlund hardly got a sniff in front of goal before Marcus Rashford took his place after 66 minutes. did, however, create four opportunities while he was on the field.
Alternatives:
Jonny Evans – 7 (in place of Varane 45′) only managed to play for twenty minutes before needing to be removed due to ιnjury, but while he was there, he made two crucial blocks.
Willy Kambwala (for Evans 66′) – 6 – Didn’t appear out of place in the Manchester United backfield with Maguire.
Marcus Rashford – 6 (in place of Hojlund 66′) started this evening on the bench, but after coming on, had less effect.