Manchester United new boy Alexis Sanchez scored the second goal, his first for the club, in a routine 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town.
Match Events
42' Huddersfield try to press United higher up the field to ease the pressure on their backline. However, Hadergjonaj gives away a free-kick for a foul on Sanchez.
55' GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Huddersfield (R. Lukaku)
Man Utd take a 1-0 lead thanks to Romelu Lukaku. LUKAKU FIRES HOME! United take the lead as their pressure finally tells on the visitors. Sanchez and Matic battled well to win back possession on the edge of the Huddersfield box. The ball was sent wide to Mata, who placed a perfect cross to the near post for Lukaku to attack. The Belgian edged in front of Schindler and struck his effort on the volley into the bottom corner.
61' Sanchez wins possession in the final third and tries to poke the ball through to Lingard, but Jorgensen makes the interception.
65' The free-kick comes to nothing for the home side. However, Mata collects on the left flank and whips a cross to the back post for Lukaku to attack. The Belgian can only direct his header over the bar.
64' Sanchez collects in the final third and he goes down under Hefele's sliding challenge 30 yards from goal. The referee awards United the free-kick.
68' GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 Huddersfield (A.Sanchez)
SANCHEZ OPENS HIS UNITED ACCOUNT! The Chilean misses from 12 yards as Lossl gets down to make the save. However, the rebound falls perfectly for Sanchez and he slides the ball into the net from close range. It's now 2-0 in Manchester as Alexis Sanchez scores for Man Utd.
82' Rashford displays good desire to get back to stop Kongolo's surge forward down the left flank.
86' The home side are taking the pace out of the game now. There's no need for them to risk anything at this stage.
87' Mooy breaks with speed down the left before checking back on to his right foot to cross into the box. However, Depoitre cannot make contact and it travels straight through to De Gea.
Line-ups
Manchester United XI: de Gea, Rojo, Smalling, L.Shaw, A. Valencia, J.Mata, Lingard, Matic, S. McTominay, A.Sánchez, R.Lukaku
Subs: Romero, Lindelöf, Pogba, Carrick, A.Young, A.Martial, Rashford
Huddersfield Town XI: Jonas Lössl, T.Smith, Kongolo, Jorgensen, Schindler, Hadergjonaj, Hogg, Billing, Van La Parra, L.Depoitre, C.Quaner
Subs: Joel Coleman, Malone, M.Hefele, Mooy, Pritchard, Ince, Mounie
rozay07
250
Home debut. . Welcome brother to Old Trafford. . You've opened yuur goal scoring account and you'll continue to. We're behind you. Keep the pressure.
Rayhan-Rahim
211
Wonderful performance from Sanchez, now this is the Sanchez I know, working very hard, running tirelessly all over the pitch, trying hard to recover the ball when he loses and leading the front line by organizing the front players and motivate them to defend. This is what Jose wants from him, he was simply a man of the match today, made 6 shots, more than any Utd player and scored one goal. Congratulations Utd, it was a must win taking advantage of City dropping 2 points
Namor_3110
208
De gea during the match. Enjoying his sweet dreams😂😂
kashyap1026
57
Welcome Alexis Sanchez you first debut goal for Manchester united at Old Trafford the goal was amazing . Keep the pressure on other team we are with you keep playing good for Manchester united .
xamzaxashash
46
sanchez did good job but remember that number on your jersey is sooo hungry
obed-messi1
39
Sanchez.... I use to celebrate like mad when I score Lukaku.... yeah but this celebration will make the fans think you're a zombie close your mouth and hug me I got you son welcome home
lord_series
28
a kind of a united game,this is what I want to see,they played really well, pressed and controlled the game well,and d result is a win,unlike our last outing against against Tottenham....good game