MANCHESTER UNITED drew their Premier League clash with Chelsea 1-1 in a fairly tame affair at Old Trafford.
The Blues dominated from the off and got their reward with a Marcos Alonso goal in the second half.
But just a minute later, against the run of play, Cristiano Ronaldo equalised with a fine finish to secure a point for United.
- RESULT: Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
- Man Utd XI: De Gea, Lindelof, Alex Telles, Maguire, Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Matic, McTominay, Elanga, Rashford, Ronaldo
- Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, James, Jorginho, Kante, Mount, Alonso, Havertz, Werner
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Rangnick plays down Austrian job rumours
Before the game, news emerged that Rangnick looked the favourite to take the Austrian national team job, despite previously being linked with a variety of roles higher in the club.
In his post-match conference, he played down these rumours:
Let us speak tonight about Manchester united for the rest of the season here, and I can also confirm that I will definitely continue with my consultancy role. We have agreed on the content and time of my role. I have not spoken yet with Erik. But I am more than willing to help to change things for the better.
Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United boss
Tuchel calls out Havertz and Werner
The Chelsea boss looked bewildered at points this evening. Berating his players for every chance that they missed.
He was a little more relaxed in his post-match interview.
One team deserved to win, and that’s us, but we didn’t take it. It’s our responsibility to win a game where we dominated in all important areas… We were not decisive, not clinical enough… Reecey was a bit unlucky in his decisions. He could have been more precise to score and assist… Havertz and Werner did not reach their peak performance today, and if they did we would have been winners, but there’s no need to point fingers.
Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea boss
Roy Keane reacts
Roy didn’t agree with Matic’s comments, suggesting Chelsea were far better than his beloved United.
Chelsea should have won the game. United reacted well after going behind. We’ve been critical of them and they showed a little bit of pride, but still not enough. Chelsea were by far the better team… if Chelsea were clinical and took their chances, they’d have won the game comfortably.
Roy Keane, pundit
“A fair result” – Nemanja Matic
Manchester United’s Serbian midfielder had his say on the result:
It was an improvement. We played against a very good team that tactically is almost perfect. They have great players and a great manager. We played a good game, it was an equal game, and 1-1 was a fair result. Tonight we looked much better than in the last couple of weeks.
Nemanja Matic, Manchester United midfielder
United’s one man rescue mission
Manchester United’s last 9 goals have been scored by their number 7.
.Credit: Getty Full time – Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
It’s all over!
The points are shared in Manchester.
United did grow into the game in the second half and it was their number 7 who came to the rescue moments after Alonso put Chelsea in front.
Tuchel will feel frustrated. Hs side should have put the game to bed in the first 45 minutes.
.Credit: Getty Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
90+2, Lindelof heads it down on target, but it’s made easy for Mendy.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
90+2, Mata slips Ronaldo in who’s cross is deflected for the corner.
One last chance for the home side as they flood the box.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea – United change
90+1, A big cheer for 17-year-old Garnacho who makes his debut.
Manchester united with Ronaldo, Argentina with Messi.
He’s certainly among good company.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
90, There will be three added minutes here.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
90, Jorginho unnecessarily clips Fernandes to concede the free kick.
Fernandes enjoyed a brief roll before Telles’ takes the free kick.
Elanga ten strikes the ball into a sea of blue.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
89, Elanga is back on and it’s foul central now.
This time Mata leaves a bit in on Alonso.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
86, Elanga is down holding his head.
Rudiger’s follow through caught him. His foot was certainly high.
But Mike Dean doesn’t look interested in booking the Frenchman for the second time.
.Credit: Getty Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea – Rudiger yellow card
86, Rudiger holds back Mata who had Ronaldo on the move ahead of him.
.Credit: Getty Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
84, Lukaku has a run at Telles, but loses possession, to the home fans’ elation.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
83, Lukaku looks to be in for a second but Telles jumps in to win it ahead of him before calmly playing the ball out.
Elanga drives up the field before finding Fernandes. Rudiger is quick to clear him out.
Telles curls in the free kick, but it’s over everyone and Chelsea deal with it.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea – Chelsea change
82, Loftus-Cheek comes on for Kante.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
79, James hits the post!
The ball is fired into Mount who is aware and delicately flicks the ball on for James who curls the ball around the defender straight on to the post.
So, so close. De Gea was beaten.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea – double United change
78, Jones and ex-Chelsea player, Mata are on.
Rashford and Matic are off.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
77, That’s cruel on Ronaldo.
The forward is set free and does all the hard work to get a shot away before the flag goes up against him.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
76, Jorginho is back to his feet and play can resume.
Chelsea might be beginning to feel the frustration after missing so many chances.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
74, Jorginho is on the deck receiving treatment after tweaking something.
Chance to take on some liquid for the others.
Meanwhile, Lukaku talks tactics with his boss.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
73, Pulisic makes a good run off the ball and Kante finds him.
The American gets his head up, but manages to miss both Lukaku and Mount with his cut-back.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
72, James curls in a beautiful delivery to the back post where Chelsea’s new striker, Alonso, was waiting. Lukaku nearly made contact, too.
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea – Chelsea double change
70, Havertz and Werner make way for Lukaku and Pulisic.
Lukaku receives a very unwelcome reception from the united fans where he struggled a few seasons ago.
Could he return to haunt his former club?
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
