On 6 December, one of the matches of the 15th round of the English football championship took place. Man United (England) and Chelsea (London) met.
English Championship, 15th round
Man United (England) - Chelsea (London) - 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: McTominay (19), McTominay (69) - Palmer (45)
Warnings: Shaw (15), A. Garnacho (22), Dalot (82)
Manchester United emerged victorious in a tense Premier League encounter against Chelsea at the historic Old Trafford Stadium. Despite a thrilling encounter, it was Manchester United who won all three points with a final score of 2-1. The first half started with an eventful 9th minute when Manchester United were awarded a penalty. However, their star midfielder Bruno Fernandes failed to convert it, much to the disappointment of the home fans. The missed penalty was a moment of frustration for Manchester United. This was followed by Luke Shaw receiving a yellow card in the 15th minute, further adding to the tension in the match. However, Manchester United managed to break the deadlock in the 19th minute when Scott McTominay crossed the ball into the net, giving his team the lead. The goal, which was celebrated by the United fans, set the tone for a thrilling encounter. As the first half progressed, tensions mounted and in the 22nd minute the referee showed another yellow card, this time to Manchester United's Alvaro Garnacha.
It looked like Manchester United would go into the break with a slight advantage, but Chelsea had other plans. Shortly before the break, in the 45th minute, Chelsea's Callum Palmer equalised, much to the delight of the fans. This goal changed the dynamic of the match and started an exciting second half. At the start of the second half, both teams made substitutions, with Marcos Cucurella replacing Reece James for Chelsea and Victor Lindelof coming on in place of Sergio Regilon for Manchester United. These changes were meant to give the teams freshness and energy. In the 69th minute, Manchester United regained the lead when McTominay scored his second goal of the match, putting his team ahead again. The home fans exploded with joy as their team took the lead in a fiercely fought match. In the 77th minute, Chelsea made their second substitution as Nikolay Mudryk replaced Armando Broch, looking for inspiration to get back into the game. It was evident that both teams were putting their best foot forward in this high stakes encounter. In the 82nd minute, as the match was nearing its conclusion, Manchester United's Daniel Dalot received a yellow card, reflecting the intensity of the game. In the 84th minute, Manchester United made a second substitution, with Rasmus Højlund coming on in place of Marcus Rashford. In added time, Manchester United made their third and final substitution: Alvaro Garnacha made way for Jordan Evans. However, the excitement didn't end there as Sergio Reguilon received a yellow card for Manchester United. This caution came in the 90th minute and added extra drama to the match. In the end, Manchester United were able to hold on to their lead and secure a crucial victory over Chelsea. The atmosphere at Old Trafford was tense, with fans celebrating their team's hard-fought victory. This result not only showed Manchester United's resilience but also emphasised the stiff competition in the Premier League. Although the date, time and round of this match remain unknown, the memories of this thrilling encounter between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford will surely linger.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Man United vs Bournemouth, Everton vs Chelsea.
| Manchester United | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Shots on goal | 3 |
| 28 | Kicks | 13 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 20 | Penalty kicks | 10 |
| 8 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 12 | Offences | 12 |
| 12 | Corner | 3 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 45% | Ball possession | 55% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 7 |
| 387 | Total assists | 508 |
| 332 | Accurate assists | 438 |
| 86% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |