An unusual dose of Thursday night Premier League football saw Manchester United draw 1-1 against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
1' KICK-OFF! Who can win this match?
4' SAVE! De Gea denied Reece James' long shot
5' Werner's shot saved
12' Bicycle Kick! Ronaldo's shot over the bar
18' Kante's shot saved by De Gea
26' Havertz's shot wide out
27' SAVE! De Gea denied Havertz's shot
35' AGAIN! De Gea denied Havertz's header
59' GOAL! Man Utd 0-1 Chelsea (Alonso)
61' GOAL! Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea (Ronaldo)
79' POST! Reece James almost score
Match Reports
It gave the Red Devils a chance to catch up with North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham ahead of them in the table.
Instead, however, the single point means that United remain three points adrift from Spurs, and five points off the Gunners, having played an additional two games.
Chelsea's domination
The visitors were on top for much of the game, with 67% possession and over 20 shots, but their finishing left much to be desired.
Of 21 shots, only three were on target, with Reece James hitting the post late on in the closest the Blues came to a winner.
The Blues had started the better team and had several early chances through James and Kai Havertz having chances in the first half.
Two minutes of madness
The tie came to life on the hour mark as James crossed the ball into the box for Havertz's to nod the ball on to Marcos Alonso, who powered a volley beyond David de Gea.
The home side reacted rapidly with a response in less than two minutes as Nemanja Matic intercepted Ngolo Kante's pass and played a ball over the top to Cristiano Ronaldo to score past Eduouard Mendy.
James' effort off the post was Chelsea's best chance, while United struggled to compete for all three points in the final moments, relying on set pieces and long balls into the final third.
Line-ups
Man Utd XI: Ronaldo, Matic, De Gea, Alex Telles, Lindelof, Varane, Bruno Fernandes, Dalot, Rashford, McTominay, A. Elanga
Subs: Heaton, Mata, Jones, Bailly, Dean Henderson, H. Mejbri, S. Shoretire, Alejandro Garnacho, Álvaro Fernández
Chelsea XI: Thiago Silva, Azpilicueta, Alonso, Jorginho, Rudiger, E. Mendy, Kante, Werner, Mount, Havertz, Reece James
Subs: Lukaku, Saul , Kepa, Ziyech, Loftus-Cheek, Kenedy, T. Chalobah, Pulisic, Sarr
FootballChief
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Ronaldo’s ball control should be a 4 year course in which Lukaku must enroll
akporere
988
Well, let the truth be told.. this guy is never man united problem.
Holyiphe4336
638
He saved them again
namelnouy
476
keep flying legend!
bedademotu
442
Ronaldo’s ball control and first touch should a course to be studied in the University.
charitywale
361
My goat 🐐 has done it again, although against my beloved team
Ebubechukwu1996
325
hello Chelsea i know you miss me
Meeadstyz
302
United's draw is totally undeserved!! They played nothing
BrishavSharmaGarg
276
Never doubt 💥💥💥
Sharifmuts
251
I hear he only scores against small teams. Ladies and gentlemen, he scored against the UCL defending champions with the AFCON golden gloves. He is CR7. He is the official GOAT
Thelonestar
230
is there anyone left who say this man is the problem
KlasicYoung11
206
He conquered Spain He conquered Italy He conquered England He conquered Europe He conquered the World CR7 is absolutely unstoppable ���
19121869(deleted)
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Stubborn United denied Chelsea all 3points
KlasicYoung11
157
This guy should quit football and focus on his feeding program..what a overrated player!!!
Ninoluxury
138
It looks like a fixed match to me, but my Man of the Match goes to the GOATNALDO
Clemmin
55
The GIF is already here, my pleasure: https://bit.ly/3MIkvx7
Riediknou
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Ronaldo’s ball control should be a 4 year course in which Lukaku must enroll
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that first touch was insane
ankitttttttttrtr
16
United's draw is totally undeserved!! They played nothing
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Yeah they are lucky to have Ronaldo and Degea
Meeadstyz
14
mahrez*
lol you must be ignorant, go to the champions League official page on Instagram and check the compilation of Mahrez first touch and come back and delete this nonsense you typed. I wonder if you people watch other players or ya blinded just because you are watching Ronaldo
SJR17
12
FACTS right here I don’t care what anyone has to say but this is a FACT
Bob_Rogers
11
Well, let the truth be told.. this guy is never man united problem.
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He's not the solution, either. The whole team is piss poor, only a few players actually play. De Gea, Ronaldo and Elanga, they're the only ones who play with pride. A full clear out is needed next season. And Ronaldo will more than likely be sold.
Donne6
10
BREAKING NEWS!!! CHELSEA has OFFICIALLY become a small team because this guy (CR7) only score against SMALL TEAMS
fizzbizzie
10
I hear he only scores against small teams. Ladies and gentlemen, he scored against the UCL defending champions with the AFCON golden gloves. He is CR7. He is the official GOAT
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He has scored against Chelsea, arsenal and Tottenham this season alone..
Yohabi1st
9
Yes, you may talk Ronaldo, but without this guy👇this season, Manchester United would be struggling to survive relegation.
Amgnonijunior
9
Manchester United are looking for Manchester United problem.. because it's not Ronaldo
NEYMARJRBRAZIL3
9
Luis Diaz touch Vs Villarreal. How come you Ronaldo fans always have an orgasm when he does something "nice" yet you ignore any other good skills?
Diaz has no legacy
Cr7___LM10
8
True, Messi was like a son of a Millionaire who managed to become One of the richest men in the World . while CR7 started from Zero to One of the Richest man in the World. BOTH DONE THE IMPOSSIBLE 🐐🐐 BUT I KNOW MY 🐐
teebaby
8
Let's stop trolling this man, he is not the problem
KlasicYoung11
8
Imagine Ronaldo went to City 🤣🤣 he wins the golden boot with 20 games played