Video: Bruno Fernandes misses a penalty kick, but Manchester United wins over Chelsea

Video: Bruno Fernandes misses a penalty kick, but Manchester United wins over Chelsea

Manchester United returned to its victories in the English Premier League, today, Wednesday, by hosting Chelsea (2-1), in a big match in the 15th round of the English Premier League.

You Red Devils They could have taken the lead very early, within the first 10 minutes of the game, when Enzo Fernandes stepped on Anthony in the Londoners’ area. The referee confirmed the penalty after seeing the images on the VAR screen, but Bruno Fernandes allowed Robert Sanchez to save.

Coach Eric Ten Hag’s team clearly excelled in the first half, and even managed to take the lead in the 19th minute through Scott McTominay. Furthermore, the Scottish midfielder left evidence of one of his greatest attributes on the pitch, which is his arrival into the penalty area. After a cross from Alejandro Garnacho, Harry Maguire shot at Cucurella and the ball fell into the hands of McTominay, who made the score 1-0 with his left foot.

Contrary to what was the story of the match in the first half, Chelsea equalized before the end of the first half through Cole Palmer (45 m), who sent a low cross shot from outside the penalty area past Andre Onana.

The second part began with a lower tempo and a slight increase in tempo Blues, which lasted for a short time. The Old Trafford team began to approach the opposite goal, and in the 69th minute it completed its threats.

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Jarnacho crossed again and McTominay appeared at the far post to give the team another advantage. Red Devils.

The goal gave another boost to Ten Hag’s men, who were solid in defence, except for stoppage time when Broja’s header bounced off the post.

With this victory, Manchester United gains momentum in the standings. You Red Devils It rose to sixth place with the same score as Tottenham, which is in fifth place with 27 points. In turn, Chelsea ranks tenth in the English Premier League with 19 points.

Premier League results and standings

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