Manchester United won just their second Premier League game of the season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea in a crazy clash.
Blues goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off only five minutes into the match and United took advantage with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro scoring.
The game took another twist as Casemiro was shown a second yellow card just before the break and Trevoh Chalobah pulled one back for Chelsea in the 80th minute to set up a grandstand finale.
But United managed to see the game out for a huge result that may slightly ease the pressure on under-fire boss Ruben Amorim, who witnessed what was surely the biggest home win of his Old Trafford tenure.
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- Robert Sanchez sent off, Cole Palmer subbed and Chelsea go 2-0 down in horror start for Blues
- 80' GOAL! Chalobah heads in James's perfect cross to bring Chelsea back in it [MNU 2-1 CHE]
- 45+5' RED CARD! Casemiro makes it 10 vs 10 when sent off for a second booking [MNU 2-0 CHE]
- 38' GOAL! Casemiro nods in after Chelsea make mess of corner [MNU 2-0 CHE]
- 14' GOAL! Fernandes deemed just onside as he turns home to break deadlock [MNU 1-0 CHE]
- 5' RED CARD! Sanchez dismissed for botched challenge on Mbeumo [MNU 0-0 CHE]
Manchester United FC 2 - 1 Chelsea FC
Bruno Fernandes: 'Our mentality was so strong'
20:16 , Luke BakerMan United captain Bruno Fernandes was clearly delighted as his side held on for victory. He spoke to BBC Sport after the win.
Fernandes said: “You want to perform but at the end of the day what matters is points. We haven't been getting the points we wanted.
“At the end of the game we were very strong in defending our box and putting them in positions of crossing.
“We got the [Chelsea's] red card because our mentality was starting the game so strong. The players have to run behind whenever Ben goes for the ball and that's what Bryan did.
“It [United's red] didn't change anything. We wanted to close the middle. Without Delap who makes the runs for the team, Joao Pedro wants to link up.
“We gave them the chance to go down the side and then close them with our wing-backs. Our centre-backs were very good to defend the box.”
On 100 United goals and 200 Premier League appearances: “Obviously I'm very proud of that - two massive milestones. Not something I was aiming for. I just aimed to play the next game.”
Luke Shaw: 'We can punish teams'
20:00 , Luke BakerLuke Shaw has reflected on the hard-fought Man United win at Old Trafford this afternoon
Shaw said: “We spoke a lot before the game about winning, that was the most important thing today. You could see how much we wanted to win. The whole team defended really well and we're happy with the three points. We started the game really well, really sharp and physical. We can punish teams with the chances we have created.
“The season is still early, we have done well so far this season. We will be ok. For us the most important thing for us is how clinical we can be and defending our box.”
WATCH: United hold on to beat Chelsea
19:51 , Luke BakerHere’s a few highlights from that slightly mad game
RED CARD for Robert Sánchez! 🟥 pic.twitter.com/rDAw0vkOd8
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Bruno Fernandes scores his 100th goal for Manchester United! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/ouioIfst7G
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A third subsitution for Chelsea as Cole Palmer comes off and is replaced by Andrey Santos 😮 pic.twitter.com/bQA0zmrupT
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Come for the Casemiro goal, stay for Amad screaming in the camera 🎥 pic.twitter.com/CYZhGbqNYc
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Trevoh Chalobah finds a way back for Chelsea! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/vIDbnLByBz
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FULL-TIME! Man United 2-1 Chelsea
19:43 , Luke BakerThat was far from easy but what an important result for Man United. Of course it won’t mean anything unless they build on this but a bit of breathing space for Ruben Amorim? Surely the biggest home win of his Man United managerial career?
'Amorim has a lifeline'
19:39 , Chris Wilson at Old TraffordLast thoughts on the game from Chris Wilson at Old Trafford:
Extremely tense in those final stages, but United manage to come out of a bizarre match with three points, and the celebrations from the players tell you all you need to know.
Ruben Amorim has a lifeline as his struggling side pull of a much-needed win, while Enzo Maresca will likely need a fair bit of time to piece together just what went wrong – and what he can learn - from this evening.
FULL-TIME! Man United 2-1 Chelsea
19:36 , Luke BakerTHEY’VE DONE IT! A huge result for Man United who beat Chelsea 2-1.
This was a ludicrous game really with Blues goalkeeper Robert Sanchez sent off after five minutes, Chelsea making three subs before 20 minutes and goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro giving the hosts a 2-0 lead.
Casemiro then got sent off to make it 10 vs 10 and Trevoh Chalobah’s 80th-minute header made for a nervy finish but United clung on.
Man United 2-1 Chelsea, 90+6 mins
19:35 , Luke BakerHere come Chelsea again, Pedro’s cross is cleared but here comes James. Good tackle by Dorgu! Nips the ball away, James falls over and Dorgu strides away.
Then Cunha draws a foul from Tosin about 30 yards from goal, Yellow card for Tosin and United can eat up about a minute. Only 30 seconds or so left.
Man United 2-1 Chelsea, 90+5 mins
19:33 , Luke BakerChelsea win a corner and Fernandez curls it in. That’s a good punch from Bayindir, out of the area. Danger dealt with for now.
CLOSE! Man United 2-1 Chelsea, 90+4 mins
19:32 , Luke BakerHeart in mouths for United! James whips a cross in from the right and Bayindir dives forward, pushes the ball out into the middle of the penalty area where it flicks off Pedro and Santos tries to take a swipe but it’s blocked away. Nervy stuff.
Man United 2-1 Chelsea, 90+3 mins
19:31 , Luke BakerFernandes is living every moment at the front of the stands here. The captain gives a fist pump as George is caught offside for the Blues.
It allows United to take more time off the clock. Four minutes to go...
WATCH: Chalobah brings Chelsea back into it
19:29 , Luke BakerHere’s how Chelsea got themselves back within a goal. A bullet header from Trevoh Chalobah
Trevoh Chalobah finds a way back for Chelsea! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/vIDbnLByBz
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Man United 2-1 Chelsea, 90 mins
19:28 , Luke BakerDe Ligt intercepts Gusto’s pass but Chelsea soon win it back and instantly attack again. There’s a bank of five and a bank of four behind the ball for United.
But they’ll have to dig in as the fourth official signals seven minutes of added time. Will United blow this?
Man United 2-1 Chelsea, 86 mins
19:25 , Luke BakerA roar from the home fans as home favourite Kobbie Mainoo comes on for Bruno Fernandes. Amorim just trying to add a bit more solidity to United’s engine room.
Just a few more minutes to see out.
Man United 2-1 Chelsea, 83 mins
19:23 , Luke BakerCan Man United hold on here. Captain Fernandes drives them forward and thumps a shot at goal that Jorgensen does well to tip wide.
Fernandes gives a roar and urges the Stretford End to make some noise. The skipper wants to see this victory home.
The corner ultimately comes to nothing but United at least relieved the pressure for a bit
'Nerves around Old Trafford'
19:20 , Chris Wilson at Old TraffordA goal out of nothing for the visitors as Chalobah rises highest to head home. A great finish too.
Manuel Ugarte receives a few shouts from his teammates as the Uruguayan was too slow to get out to Reece James, whose cross provided the assist.
Chelsea back in it now and some nerves around Old Trafford.
GOAL! Man United 2-1 Chelsea (Trevoh Chalobah, 80 mins)
19:19 , Luke BakerGame on! This is Man United’s worst nightmare as surely the old nerves will settle in?
Chelsea take a corner short and James floats in a pinpoint cross, Trevoh Chalobah rises unchallenged and heads into the corner. Too easy really.
What a final 10 minutes plus stoppage time we’re in for now.
CHANCE! Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 76 mins
19:15 , Luke BakerDiallo goes for the spectacular as De Ligt curls a ball in from the left to the back post and he tries to scissor kick it into the far corner. Gets it all wrong and it bounces harmlessly wide off him. That was a semi-decent chance as he had a bit of space at the back peg.
Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 73 mins
19:14 , Luke BakerUnited are controlling this game well to be fair. Bayindir in between the sticks has had very little to do which, given his reputation, is probably for the best...
Speaking of Bayindir, what’s another yellow card between friends? George slides in to try and block a clearance from the Turk and takes him out. The booking swiftly follows.
Actually, on a replay that may have been slightly harsh. It looks like Bayindir kicked George, who slid in front of him, as he cleared. Tough.
Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 70 mins
19:09 , Luke BakerAnd now Mbeumo is coming off. What a rollercoaster... He and Maguire exit with Mason Mount and Leny Yoro on. Good performance by Mbeumo and he was the man who Sanchez fouled for the red card of course.
Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 66 mins
19:05 , Luke BakerNow there’s a United sub but it’s NOT Mbeumo. Instead Noussair Mazraoui is replaced by Matheus Cunha - a change of heart by Amorim?
Double Chelsea sub as well with Tyrique George and Malo Gusto on for Fofana and Cucurella. That’s their lot in terms of substitutions.
NO GOAL! Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 64 mins
19:03 , Luke BakerJames on the overlap for Chelsea and he fizzes a low ball across the area but De Ligt clears behind for a corner.
Mbeumo has run himself into the ground for United and he looks to be coming off for Matheus Cunha but as he approaches the sideline, Ruben Amorim appears to change his mind and Mbeumo stays on for the corner at least.
AND CHELSEA SCORE FROM IT! Fofana nods in. But it’s ruled offside and he was, as he diverted the header on home
Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 61 mins
18:58 , Luke BakerAs I said - proper weather!
Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 59 mins
18:57 , Luke BakerChelsea probe as they look to get back in this game. Caicedo tries to flick a ball through but Shaw does well to intercept.
Has Fofana picked up an injury? The Chelsea centre-back appears to be limping and another player having to go off is the last thing they need.
Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 55 mins
18:54 , Luke BakerPerhaps not surprisingly given the appalling weather conditions, this has been a very scrappy start to the second half.
This torrential rain favours Man United I’d say - it will be very tough to score two or more goals with the pitch like this and they’ve got the lead to protect.
'All set up for further drama'
18:52 , Chris Wilson at Old TraffordThere’s so much water on the pitch here that at times it looks like an under-14s game. Players falling over all the pitch and unable to judge how far the ball will travel.
It’s all set up for further drama at the moment, with plenty of players on a yellow and some full-blooded challenges flying in.
And now plenty of boos and chants as Alejandro Garnacho warms up.
Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 49 mins
18:48 , Luke BakerI don’t know what is going through a lot of the players’ minds today. Enzo Fernandez is the latest man to go in the book as he goes studs up into a challenge - needlessly risky.
It is just a yellow but there’s no need to keep giving the ref decisions to make when you’re already down to 10 men...
And now another yellow card as Trevoh Chalobah clatters Amad Diallo. A fraction of a second late and he’s in the book as well.
Man United 2-0 Chelsea, 47 mins
18:45 , Luke BakerThe rain is still pelting down and there’s splashes of water every time a player lands. Will the ball start to hold up as things get boggier and boggier?
Ruben Amorim’s technical area is almost completely waterlogged by the way. Proper weather, this!
KICK-OFF! Man United 2-0 Chelsea
18:43 , Luke BakerBack underway in Manchester. I refuse to believe the second half can be any crazier than that first 45 minutes but I’m prepared to be proved wrong.
A reminde,r we’re now 10 vs 10 after Robert Sanchez and Casemiro have been sent off.
WATCH: Crazy first half
18:39 , Luke BakerHere’s some of the action from that mad first 45 minutes
RED CARD for Robert Sánchez! 🟥 pic.twitter.com/rDAw0vkOd8
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Bruno Fernandes scores his 100th goal for Manchester United! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/ouioIfst7G
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A third subsitution for Chelsea as Cole Palmer comes off and is replaced by Andrey Santos 😮 pic.twitter.com/bQA0zmrupT
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Come for the Casemiro goal, stay for Amad screaming in the camera 🎥 pic.twitter.com/CYZhGbqNYc
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HALF-TIME! Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:37 , Chris Wilson at Old TraffordManuel Ugarte is warming up at the break, so he’ll be on as the midfield reinforcement.
Not sure who’ll be coming off yet, but once again Kobbie Mainoo will be sitting in the dressing room bewildered at a lack of game time, especially in a match that needs calm, composure and a midfielder that can keep the ball.
HALF-TIME! Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:35 , Chris Wilson at Old TraffordHere’s the latest from Chris Wilson at Old Trafford:
A slightly subdued atmosphere here as the teams go in for half-time – it feels like the home crowd know this is far from over.
A brilliant half for the neutral, a disaster for Chelsea, and 50/50 from a United point of view.
However, the Blues will still feel like they’re in this game, though the loss of Cole Palmer is a huge factor in any comeback.
United have had plenty of chances to finish this game - will they rue them in the end?
Casemiro's red card makes this a game again
18:32 , Luke BakerSlightly harsh perhaps but Casemiro’s red card has made this a contest again. Chelsea looked dead and buried but with now 10 vs 10, they suddenly have life again
HALF-TIME! Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:28 , Will CastleAnd breathe! A first half of absolute chaos comes to an end.
Two Man United goals, three Chelsea substitutes and a red card a piece. And we’re only halfway there.
For the neutral, it doesn’t get too much better than this!
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:24 , Will Castle45+7 mins: Flash at goal for Cucurella from the resulting free-kick but the Spaniard fires over.
'Another moment of madness'
18:23 , Chris Wilson at Old TraffordAnother moment of madness in a ridiculous game. From hero to zero for Casemiro.
He’ll say he won the ball in the end but it’s a silly challenge for someone so experienced.
Ruben Amorim looks understandably furious on the touchline – he’ll probably be quite nervous now.
RED CARD! Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:22 , Will Castle45+5 mins: Well, well, well. That’s how you make life difficult for yourself.
Casemiro has gone from hero to zero as he is handed a second yellow - and now, the teams are even again.
While he did get the ball with the challenge, he had both hands on Santos and pulled him down.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:20 , Will Castle45+4 mins: Chelsea try to work something themselves but Fernandez fails to steer the right ball through, with it going all the way into Bayindir’s feet.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:17 , Will Castle45+1 mins: Bloody hell, NINE minutes added on.
Backs to the wall for Chelsea at the moment.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:16 , Will Castle45 mins: Cucurella ends up in the book for a reckless challenge but continues to protest to the referee.
He needs to calm down, rather than risk 10 becoming nine for Chelsea.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:15 , Will Castle43 mins: Santos gives it away to Maguire and allows United to get another promising opening to score.
Sesko gets it wrong lets the ball run through him, though, with Cucurella getting in front and winning the foul.
This could get even messier for Chelsea if they’re not careful.
Robert Sanchez sent off and Cole Palmer subbed in Chelsea horror start at Man United
18:12 , Luke BakerIf you’ve missed any of the craziness in this first half, click below for a quick recap.
Essentially, things couldn’t have gone worse for Chelsea...
Robert Sanchez sent off and Cole Palmer subbed in Chelsea horror start at Man United
'A bizarre half'
18:11 , Chris Wilson at Old TraffordHere’s Chris Wilson with the reaction from Old Trafford:
A goal that sums up a bizarre opening half from a Chelsea point of view.
Patrick Dorgu should’ve probably done better with the initial header but United get a second chance after a poor Reece James clearance.
The Chelsea captain almost looks like he gives up on it as Shaw comes flying in and in the end Casemiro has a tap in at the far post.
This might be a game to write off already for the visitors.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:10 , Will Castle39 mins: Shaw and Fernandez get into a bit of a standoff in the aftermath of the goal - the referee separates them and it’s nothing more than a talking to.
GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea (Casemiro, 37')
18:08 , Will CastleCasemiro loves a goal against the Blues!
Chelsea make an almighty mess of trying to defend a United corner - Reece James miskicking a clearance straight into the air - and Casemiro nods home to double United’s lead.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
18:06 , Will Castle35 mins: VAR waves away a Chelsea penalty claim that saw Mazraoui bring down Joao Pedro in the area.
You do see those given...
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
18:05 , Will Castle33 mins: Amad Diallo works it on the byline and dinks it across goal for a red shirt to nod home - but the Ivorian can’t keep the ball in.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
18:01 , Will Castle31 mins: An attempt is made to try slot Diallo into the box but Fofana does well just to shepherd the ball out of play.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
18:00 , Will Castle30 mins: Luke Shaw gets away with a booking as he tugs on Enzo Fernandez to prevent Jorgensen from releasing him for the counter.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:58 , Will Castle28 mins: It’s calmed down a bit but Man United are still keeping up their high press, giving Jorgensen something to think about as he tries to clear from his own box.
He dinks it over the onrushing players and avoids trouble this time.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:56 , Will Castle24 mins: After Chelsea’s first corner of the night goes awry, Cucurella takes a blow to the head from Mazroaui and ragdolls out of the air.
It’s a fair challenge, though, with the United defender just getting higher than the Spaniard.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:52 , Will Castle19 mins: Incredibly, Chelsea are readying their third substitution of the afternoon.
Andrey Santos is stripped and ready, and of all people it’s Cole Palmer who comes off!
Looks like it must be injury related as he heads down the tunnel. Either way, he’s not a happy bunny.
'Real noise around Old Trafford after positive start'
17:50 , Chris WilsonThe closest of offside calls but a real noise around Old Trafford as the goal was confirmed.
It’s perhaps the most positive start to a game that Unite have made under Amorim, though of course helped by the early red card.
GOAL STANDS! Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:48 , Will CastleThe goal stands! Fernandes is Johnny-on-the-spot for United, turning home from Dorgu’s header.
On his 200th United’s appearance, he marks his 100th goal - and United capitalise on their pressure.
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea (Fernadnes, 14')
17:45 , Will CastleIt was coming!
Bruno Fernandes turns home on the edge of the six-yard box, and the flag has stayed down - for now.
However, there is a VAR check. And it’s tight. Fernandes may just be in line with Chalobah’s strayed leg.
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:43 , Will Castle10 mins: Man United are camped in the Chelsea half at the moment, peppering Jorgensen’s box with inviting deliveries as they look to make this early dominance count.
Chelsea are shaken at the moment. If they survive this spell without conceding, it would be remarkable.
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:38 , Will Castle7 mins: There’s another change for United. Tosin is coming on for Neto to deal with going a man down.
What an extraordinary start here.
A ridiculous start at Old Trafford
17:38 , Chris Wilson at Old TraffordThe ridiculous start has certainly mirrored the ridiculous conditions, but it’s another horrible moment for Robert Sanchez just as he had begun to string some positive performances together.
An early red card for the visitors and Estevao is the other player to pay the price, making way for Filip Jorgensen.
RED CARD! Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:36 , Will Castle5 mins: IT’S A NIGHTMARE FOR CHELSEA!
Mbeumo latches onto a ball in behind, Sanchez rushes out but doesn’t get there first, instead taking out the forward on the edge of the box.
The red card is out and Jorgensen is coming on in between the sticks, with Estevao the sacrificial lamb.
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:35 , Will Castle3 mins: CHANCE! Vibrant start from Man United, who have been all over the Blues in these opening stages.
Mbeumo receives it at the back post but can’t get his shot right from the tight angle.
Then moments later, Dorgu has what seems like a simple finish before James comes in with a goal-saving tackle.
KICK-OFF! Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:32 , Will CastleWe are underway at Old Trafford - and let me tell you, it is absolutely CHUCKING it down.
Maybe the relentless conditions will play in United’s favour...
