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Manchester United Defeats Chelsea in a Turbulent Match at Old Trafford
Manchester, England – In a highly charged and controversial encounter, Manchester United defeated Chelsea with a score of 2 to 1 at Old Trafford. The match, corresponding to the fifth matchday of the Premier League, was marked by two red cards and multiple yellow cards.
From the start, the match took an unexpected turn. In the 5th minute, R. Sanchez of Chelsea saw a red card, leaving his team with ten men. However, it was Manchester United who took the lead thanks to a goal by Bruno Fernandes in the 14th minute, assisted by P. Dorgu. Casemiro extended the lead for the home side in the 37th minute, assisted by H. Maguire.
The match became even more chaotic towards the end of the first half. Casemiro, who had already been cautioned, received his second yellow card and, consequently, a red card, also leaving Manchester United with ten players.
In the second half, Chelsea tried to react and managed to reduce the deficit in the 80th minute with a goal by T. Chalobah, assisted by R. James. However, despite their efforts, it was not enough to turn the game around.
Manchester United dominated in shots on goal (4 against 1) and had fewer fouls (13 against 14), although Chelsea controlled possession of the ball with 59% compared to Manchester United’s 41%. Referee Peter Bankes showed a total of 6 yellow cards and 2 red cards in a match that will be remembered for its intensity and refereeing decisions.
Substitutions chelsea: at minute 6 F. Jorgensen came in and Desconocido went out., at minute 7 P. Neto came in and T. Adarabioyo went out., at minute 21 C. Palmer came in and Andrey Santos went out., at minute 64 W. Fofana came in and T. George went out., at minute 64 M. Cucurella came in and M. Gusto went out.
Substitutions manchester united: at minute 46 B. Sesko came in and M. Ugarte went out., at minute 65 N. Mazraoui came in and M. Cunha went out., at minute 69 B. Mbeumo came in and M. Mount went out., at minute 70 H. Maguire came in and L. Yoro went out., at minute 87 B. Fernandes came in and K. Mainoo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Manchester United
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