How Manchester United vs Chelsea played out draw in the Premier League tonight
Cristiano Ronaldo rescued a point for Manchester United again, as they salvaged a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Marcos Alonso's brilliant volley had put a dominant visiting side ahead on the hour mark, but an instant response from United's talisman helped them avoid another defeat at home.
Chelsea were on top for the majoirty of the evening, with Mason Mount and Reece James combining well throughout.
The chances in the first half fell to Kai Havertz, who was denied twice by David De Gea,
James hit the post late on as Thomas Tuchel's side pushed for a winner, but there was no late drama for either side.
The result puts the visitors six points clear of fourth-placed Arsenal with five games to go, whereas United are five points off the Champions League places having played a couple games more.
(Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)
•4h ago
Goodbye!
Thank you for joining me, as Cristiano Ronaldo rescued a point for Manchester United against Chelsea.
The Red Devils will now look forward to hosting Brentford on Monday night, where as Chelsea will travel to a familiar foe, as Frank Lampard's Everton continue to fight for their lives.
Goodbye!
Jack Drury
•4h ago
Rangnick: "We showed a good reaction"
Speaking to Sky Sports, Ralf Rangnick confirmed his immediate future at Old Trafford. He also said:
"The second half, we showed a good reaction.
"We had our problems to close down the spaces.
"Although it was still a lucky draw, we earned it.
"It has been issue since before I arrived, we have problems defending.
"I can confirm I will continue in my consultancy role"
Jack Drury
•4h ago
James: "We came here to win"
Speaking to Sky Sports, tonight's man of the match, Reece James said:
"We came here to win and we had enough chances to put the game to bed.
"They're a great side and they've managed to take two points off us
"I can do more when I'm playing higher up.
"We have to move on, and can't dwell on it.
Jack Drury
•4h ago
Tuchel: "Only one team deserved to win"
Speaking to Sky Sports, a frustrated Thomas Tuchel had this to say:
"Only one team deserved to win, but we didn't take it.
"We were not clinical enough and lacked a bit of determination in the box.
"We worked so hard to get the lead and then suddenly the opponent gets one shot and scores.
"I think Reece played a very good match."
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Honours even again
Often fighting at the top of the tree, the result has stayed the same in this new era as well
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Matic: "We showed good character"
Speaking to Sky Sports, Nemanja Matic said:
"We expected a tough game
"Tonight we looked better than the last couple weeks
"There has to be. [better times ahead]
"It was an honour to play at Old Trafford"
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Fulltime
Honours even in this one, as Old Trafford sees a bit of fight from their side in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Marcos Alonso opened the scoring on the hour mark, but an instant reply from Cristiano Ronaldo saw the points shared.
The result doesn't change things too much for United, whereas Chelsea took a small step towards securing their Champions League status again.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Late chance for United
93' United 1-1 Chelsea
Ronaldo wins a late corner for the hosts, who have been so much better since levelling the game.
The ball is headed towards goal, but it's comfortable for Mendy.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Garnacho makes his league debut
92' United 1-1 Chelsea
A nice moment for the Argentine Garnacho, as he replaces Elanga for the final few minutes.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Elanga recieves treatment
89' United 1-1 Chelsea
A bit of treatment for Elanga, as Rudiger's unconventional clearances sees him catch the Swede in the head.
No foul was given by Mike Dean
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Rudiger booked
87' United 1-1 Chelsea
Mata has made an impact since coming on, beating Pulisic and Rudiger to the ball before the latter is forced to bring him down, earning a yellow.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Elanga drives United forward
83' United 1-1 Chelsea
Elanga breaks well and takes it to the Chelsea defence, winning a free kick about 35 yards out.
Telles delivery is in a nice area but no one is attacking it for the hosts.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Chelsea make their final change
82' United 1-1 Chelsea
Kante is replaced in Chelsea's final change, with Loftus Cheek replacing him.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
James hits the post
80' United 1-1 Chelsea
Wow, what a bit of play from Chelsea.
Mount's gorgeous flick finds James on his left foot, whose curling effort hits the post and canons away.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Rangnick shows his hand
79' United 1-1 Chelsea
Ronaldo thought he was in behind in the right channel, but he's flagged offside.
Rashford and Matic are replaced by Mata and Jones, with just over ten minutes to go.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Jorginho down
76' United 1-1 Chelsea
Jorginho is down receiving treatment.
With the injury to Kovacic, Chelsea will be hoping this isn't serious.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Ronaldo wins the foul
74' United 1-1 Chelsea
Ronaldo wins a foul to give his side some rest bite.
Previously, Pulisic was in behind but his cutback evaded everybody/
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Kante intercepts again
73' United 1-1 Chelsea
Rashford looks to lead a counter but Kante, who has been good tonight, sniffs out any danger.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Chelsea making changes
70' United 1-1 Chelsea
More from Chelsea, who are looking to get past 11 men behind the ball.
Could this be the game for Romelu Lukaku? He and Pulisic are primed to come on, replacing Havertz and Werner.
Jack Drury
•5h ago
Game teed up beautifully
65' United 1-1 Chelsea
How about that then? Chelsea work so hard for the breakthrough and they're immediately pegged back.
Chelsea have regained control, with Mount and James continuing to work well.
Cristiano Ronaldo rescued a point for Manchester United again, as they salvaged a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Marcos Alonso's brilliant volley had put a dominant visiting side ahead on the hour mark, but an instant response from United's talisman helped them avoid another defeat at home.
Chelsea were on top for the majoirty of the evening, with Mason Mount and Reece James combining well throughout.
The chances in the first half fell to Kai Havertz, who was denied twice by David De Gea,
James hit the post late on as Thomas Tuchel's side pushed for a winner, but there was no late drama for either side.
The result puts the visitors six points clear of fourth-placed Arsenal with five games to go, whereas United are five points off the Champions League places having played a couple games more.
(Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)
•4h ago
Goodbye!
Thank you for joining me, as Cristiano Ronaldo rescued a point for Manchester United against Chelsea.
The Red Devils will now look forward to hosting Brentford on Monday night, where as Chelsea will travel to a familiar foe, as Frank Lampard's Everton continue to fight for their lives.
Goodbye!
Jack Drury•4h ago
Rangnick: "We showed a good reaction"
Speaking to Sky Sports, Ralf Rangnick confirmed his immediate future at Old Trafford. He also said:
"The second half, we showed a good reaction.
"We had our problems to close down the spaces.
"Although it was still a lucky draw, we earned it.
"It has been issue since before I arrived, we have problems defending.
"I can confirm I will continue in my consultancy role"
Jack Drury•4h ago
James: "We came here to win"
Speaking to Sky Sports, tonight's man of the match, Reece James said:
"We came here to win and we had enough chances to put the game to bed.
"They're a great side and they've managed to take two points off us
"I can do more when I'm playing higher up.
"We have to move on, and can't dwell on it.
Jack Drury•4h ago
Tuchel: "Only one team deserved to win"
Speaking to Sky Sports, a frustrated Thomas Tuchel had this to say:
"Only one team deserved to win, but we didn't take it.
"We were not clinical enough and lacked a bit of determination in the box.
"We worked so hard to get the lead and then suddenly the opponent gets one shot and scores.
"I think Reece played a very good match."
Jack Drury•5h ago
Honours even again
Often fighting at the top of the tree, the result has stayed the same in this new era as well
Jack Drury•5h ago
Matic: "We showed good character"
Speaking to Sky Sports, Nemanja Matic said:
"We expected a tough game
"Tonight we looked better than the last couple weeks
"There has to be. [better times ahead]
"It was an honour to play at Old Trafford"
Jack Drury•5h ago
Fulltime
Honours even in this one, as Old Trafford sees a bit of fight from their side in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Marcos Alonso opened the scoring on the hour mark, but an instant reply from Cristiano Ronaldo saw the points shared.
The result doesn't change things too much for United, whereas Chelsea took a small step towards securing their Champions League status again.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Late chance for United
93' United 1-1 Chelsea
Ronaldo wins a late corner for the hosts, who have been so much better since levelling the game.
The ball is headed towards goal, but it's comfortable for Mendy.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Garnacho makes his league debut
92' United 1-1 Chelsea
A nice moment for the Argentine Garnacho, as he replaces Elanga for the final few minutes.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Elanga recieves treatment
89' United 1-1 Chelsea
A bit of treatment for Elanga, as Rudiger's unconventional clearances sees him catch the Swede in the head.
No foul was given by Mike Dean
Jack Drury•5h ago
Rudiger booked
87' United 1-1 Chelsea
Mata has made an impact since coming on, beating Pulisic and Rudiger to the ball before the latter is forced to bring him down, earning a yellow.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Elanga drives United forward
83' United 1-1 Chelsea
Elanga breaks well and takes it to the Chelsea defence, winning a free kick about 35 yards out.
Telles delivery is in a nice area but no one is attacking it for the hosts.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Chelsea make their final change
82' United 1-1 Chelsea
Kante is replaced in Chelsea's final change, with Loftus Cheek replacing him.
Jack Drury•5h ago
James hits the post
80' United 1-1 Chelsea
Wow, what a bit of play from Chelsea.
Mount's gorgeous flick finds James on his left foot, whose curling effort hits the post and canons away.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Rangnick shows his hand
79' United 1-1 Chelsea
Ronaldo thought he was in behind in the right channel, but he's flagged offside.
Rashford and Matic are replaced by Mata and Jones, with just over ten minutes to go.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Jorginho down
76' United 1-1 Chelsea
Jorginho is down receiving treatment.
With the injury to Kovacic, Chelsea will be hoping this isn't serious.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Ronaldo wins the foul
74' United 1-1 Chelsea
Ronaldo wins a foul to give his side some rest bite.
Previously, Pulisic was in behind but his cutback evaded everybody/
Jack Drury•5h ago
Kante intercepts again
73' United 1-1 Chelsea
Rashford looks to lead a counter but Kante, who has been good tonight, sniffs out any danger.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Chelsea making changes
70' United 1-1 Chelsea
More from Chelsea, who are looking to get past 11 men behind the ball.
Could this be the game for Romelu Lukaku? He and Pulisic are primed to come on, replacing Havertz and Werner.
Jack Drury•5h ago
Game teed up beautifully
65' United 1-1 Chelsea
How about that then? Chelsea work so hard for the breakthrough and they're immediately pegged back.
Chelsea have regained control, with Mount and James continuing to work well.
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