Match finished
03/11/2024 19:30
1 : 1
  • News
    Manchester United
    • Manchester United interim boss Rudd van Nistelrooy is without no fewer than seven players for Sunday's welcome of Chelsea.
    • Andre Onana and Noussair Mazraoui may start in what could be the only changes Van Nistelrooy makes to his XI.
    Chelsea
    • Jadon Sancho is ineligible to face his parent club, though was unlikely to have started anyway.
    • Omari Kellyman is also missing for the visitors.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+7'
    There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
    90+7'
    A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Manchester Utd comes to nothing.
    90+5'
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.
    90+5'
    Amad Diallo (Manchester United) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected.
    90+4'
    Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) is rightly booked by the referee because it could not have been anything other than a yellow card.
    90+4'
    The ref seems satisfied following his VAR review and the yellow card for Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United) stands. Play continues.
    90+4'
    It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), but referee Robert Jones must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!
    90+3'
    Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United) commits a nasty foul by bringing down his opponent.
    90+2'
    Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit cross to the back post.
    90
    There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
    90'
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) unleashes a shot, but his effort is poor and floats high over the bar.
    89'
    Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) smacks a great volley at goal from inside the box, but sends the effort just inches over the bar.
    88'
    Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Andre Onana, who smothers the ball.
    87'
    Chelsea take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
    86'
    A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Pedro Neto (Chelsea), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
    85'
    Casemiro (Manchester United) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Robert Jones had an easy-decision to make.
    84'
    Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided to make a change. Victor Lindelof (Manchester United) replaces Manuel Ugarte.
    84'
    Today's match ends for Rasmus Hojlund who will be replaced by Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United).
    83'
    Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
    82'
    Reece James (Chelsea) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
    80'
    The current number of shots on target for both teams is 9:11.
    79'
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.
    78'
    Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) finds space inside the box to shoot after collecting a short pass, but it's a wasted effort as it flies well wide of the right post.
    76'
    Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) is afforded space inside the box after collecting a pass, but the chance is wasted as his shot goes harmlessly over the crossbar.
    76'
    Dangerous play by Casemiro (Manchester United). Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul.
    74'
    Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) gets to the ball on the edge of the box and fires in a first-time shot without any hesitation. The strike is excellent and goes straight into the bottom left corner. He couldn't have done it any better. 1:1.
    74'
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
    74'
    Pedro Neto (Chelsea) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Good work from Chelsea as they win a corner.
    73'
    A substitution has been made. Marcus Rashford is replaced by Amad Diallo (Manchester United).
    71'
    Here is a change. Romeo Lavia is going off and Enzo Maresca gives the last tactical orders to Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
    71'
    The substitution has been made. Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) has replaced Noni Madueke.
    70'
    Goal! Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Robert Sanchez into the bottom left corner.
    69'
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is going to take the penalty!
    68'
    Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Robert Jones signals. Manchester Utd are awarded a penalty! The opposing players are protesting, but the referee had an easy-decision to make.
    67'
    This is a yellow card! Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) is not happy with the decision, but from our point of view it was clear.
    65'
    Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) picks up a pass and unleashes a strong shot from inside the box, but the goalkeeper is equal to it!
    65'
    Pedro Neto (Chelsea) gets into a good scoring position. He creates some space for himself and tries his luck from distance. His decent effort towards the bottom left corner is, however, superbly saved by Andre Onana!
    65'
    Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) commits a rough challenge and Robert Jones blows his whistle for an infringement.
    63'
    Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Robert Jones blows for a foul.
    62'
    Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) is in a clear offside position and the referee blows his whistle after the linesman raises his flag.
    62'
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea) takes the corner which is cleared.
    61'
    Noni Madueke (Chelsea) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Chelsea.
    61'
    Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul.
    60'
    Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) picks up a pass and tries his luck from mid-range low towards the middle of the goal, but Robert Sanchez is equal to it and makes an easy save.
    59'
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.
    59'
    Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger. The ball goes out of play. Manchester Utd are awarded a corner kick.
    57'
    Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Robert Jones blows for a foul.
    56'
    Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears.
    55'
    Pedro Neto (Chelsea) starts an individual run, not looking to pass to a teammate, and easily weaves through the defence to get deep inside the box. He shoots low, but misses the goal by a whisker!
    53'
    Chelsea failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
    52'
    Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. Chelsea have a corner.
    52'
    Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Chelsea.
    50'
    Casemiro (Manchester United) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
    48'
    Some great controlled play and passing from Manchester Utd. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
    47'
    The game is interrupted. Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
    46'
    Enzo Maresca has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Marc Cucurella comes on the pitch for Malo Gusto (Chelsea).
    46'
    Everything is set for the start of the second half.
    45+2'
    The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
    45+2'
    Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his strike wasn't accurate at all and the ball went well over the bar.
    45+2'
    The free kick is delivered by Cole Palmer (Chelsea) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
    45+1'
    Robert Jones shows a yellow card to Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) for his blatant foul.
    45
    2 additional min. will be played.
    44'
    The free kick is taken by Cole Palmer (Chelsea), but ball is cleared.
    42'
    Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) goes into the book for a horrible tackle. A yellow card is necessary in this case.
    42'
    Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United) makes a rough challenge and Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul.
    41'
    Romeo Lavia (Chelsea) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates.
    38'
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) takes a mid-range free kick and the effort crashes into the defensive wall.
    36'
    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Malo Gusto (Chelsea) was quite harsh and Robert Jones didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
    35'
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
    34'
    A corner kick by Chelsea is thwarted by the well prepared Andre Onana (Manchester United).
    33'
    Malo Gusto (Chelsea) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The referee signals a corner kick to Chelsea.
    32'
    Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul after Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) hacks down one of his opponents.
    31'
    The corner from Cole Palmer (Chelsea) is intercepted by Andre Onana.
    30'
    Noni Madueke (Chelsea) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. It will be a corner kick for Chelsea.
    27'
    The referee stops play as the linesman flags Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) offside.
    26'
    Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United) commits a rough challenge and Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul.
    25'
    Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) has a sight of goal and shoots goalwards, but the goalkeeper makes a comfortable save.
    24'
    Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United) was too forceful with his tackle and Robert Jones interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
    24'
    Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) shakes off the attention of a defender and from mid-range lets fly towards the middle of the goal, but Robert Sanchez is well positioned to make a comfortable save.
    23'
    Noni Madueke (Chelsea) attempts to find one of his teammates with a sweet pass into the box, but one of the defending players reacts well and intercepts the effort.
    22'
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) stretches for the rebound inside the box, but can only send it well wide of the left post.
    22'
    Half-chance! Casemiro (Manchester United) plays a pass into the box, but Robert Sanchez reacts well to snuff out the attack.
    20'
    Wesley Fofana (Chelsea) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Robert Jones has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
    20'
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Robert Sanchez intercepts the ball.
    19'
    A cross from Pedro Neto (Chelsea) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
    16'
    Manchester Utd can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
    16'
    Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The linesman makes the right call and Manchester Utd will have a corner.
    14'
    Great chance! Levi Colwill (Chelsea) controls a rebound inside the box. He only has the keeper to beat, but his shot flies a whisker wide of the right post.
    14'
    A cross arrives in the goalmouth from the resulting corner kick. Noni Madueke (Chelsea) outjumps the defence, but his promising header bounces away off the right post!
    13'
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea) steps up to send the ball in.
    13'
    Malo Gusto (Chelsea) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball goes out for a corner. Chelsea can continue in their attacking effort.
    12'
    Chelsea players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.
    9'
    Reece James (Chelsea) swings the ball into the box from the corner kick but it's a bit too strong and it goes out of play.
    9'
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players. The referee points to the corner flag and Chelsea will take a corner.
    8'
    Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) commits a rough foul. Robert Jones stops the game and makes a call.
    6'
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery.
    4'
    Chelsea are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
    1'
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
    1'
    Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
    The players are on the pitch and Manchester Utd will have the kick-off.
    The referee of today's match will be Robert Jones.
    Hello and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of the upcoming clash. We will try to provide you with as-accurate-as possible picture of the happenings on the pitch. Have fun.