Manchester United overcame Chelsea 2-1 in a heated Premier League contest at Old Trafford, delivering three crucial points for the Red Devils after a turbulent opening to their campaign.
Chelsea’s task became more difficult in the 4th minute when goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was dismissed for a dangerous challenge on Bryan Mbeumo. Manchester United wasted no time capitalizing on the numerical advantage, as Bruno Fernandes struck in the 14th minute.
Casemiro extended United’s lead in the 37th minute with a powerful finish, only for the Brazilian midfielder to be sent off later in the half, balancing the numbers again.
Chelsea, refusing to fold, clawed their way back in the 80th minute when Trevoh Chalobah converted a fine header from Reece James’ delivery. The Blues controlled possession late on but were unable to level the game.
The victory pushes Manchester United into ninth place, lifting the mood for manager Rúben Amorim, whose leadership has been under close scrutiny. Chelsea, by contrast, drop to sixth and remain without a league win at Old Trafford since 2013.
This loss compounds the London club’s frustrations after their 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League earlier in the week, signaling a tough period for Mauricio Pochettino’s men.
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