Chelsea vs Manchester United LIVE Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight
Follow all the fallout from Stamford Bridge as Jorginho cancels out Sancho’s opener to ensure the points are shared
Chelsea remained atop the Premier League on Sunday by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Following Man City’s home victory over West Ham earlier in the day, Chelsea were ahead of the defending champions only on goal difference, but they edged a point ahead of City thanks to Jorginho’s equaliser from the penalty spot here. After a goalless first half, Jadon Sancho had given United the lead with his first Premier League goal, calmly slotting home after pouncing on an error by Jorginho. But the Italy midfielder made amends later in the second half, sending David de Gea the wrong way from the spot after Aaron Wan-Bissaka had fouled Thiago Silva in the box.
Cristiano Ronaldo, controversially dropped by caretaker United coach Michael Carrick, replaced a hobbling Sancho later in the game, but he could not provide the spark to make it back-to-back wins under his former teammate – with United waiting for Ralf Rangnick to arrive as their new interim manager. The Red Devils moved back up to eighth in the Premier League with the result, and they will look to push on once Rangnick takes his place in the Old Trafford dugout.
Follow all the fallout and post-match reaction from Chelsea vs Manchester United below:
Reaction from Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel spoke to BBC Sport about his team’s draw with Manchester United and says he is happy with his players performance if not the result. He said:
It can happen in football, unfortunately it happened twice to us, it also happened against Burnley.
“I am absolutely happy with the performance. We dominated from the first minute, we were aggressive and never stopped attacking. Unfortunately we scored two goals, one for each side.
“It was a big chance, if he [Antonio Rudiger] maybe hits the target it could have been a fantastic end to a fantastic performance but we have to swallow the result. We played very well and I am happy.
“We were very disciplined and sharp. I am happy with what I saw, it was a pleasure to coach on the sidelines. We can not guarantee results but if we play like this we can increase the chances for results.
“If he [Romelu Lukaku] is fully fit he is a starter for us but he is not at the moment. It was more than I actually wanted but we were so close to the opponent’s goal I thought maybe he could help with his presence.”
Five things we learned from Chelsea vs Man United as Jorginho makes amends for error by rescuing point
Manchester United produced a battling performance as caretaker manager Michael Carrick’s side held on to secure a point at Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Here are five things we learned:
Five things we learned as Man United battle to point at leaders Chelsea
Chelsea 1-1 Man United: The Blues midfielder’s mistake cost his side a goal but he levelled from the spot as the points were shared at Stamford Bridge
Reaction from David De Gea
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea spoke to Sky Sports after the match and says that this performance shows United are improving as a team. He said:
We already improved against Villareal, we won, qualified and now we played a very good team away from home. The effort of the team was very good. They had the best chances. For me it is not enough, a draw. We are in a tough moment. I am proud of the effort of the team.
“On the pitch, in the goal, I was feeling danger for nearly the whole game. We defended well, they missed big chances and the one they give us a chance we score. It is not enough to draw but at the moment it is a big point.
“The last games before we were conceding three or four goals. We are improving. This is just two games. At least now we are defending well. We are fighting for every ball. We are a team.”
Jorginho atones for error to secure Chelsea a point against Manchester United
Jorginho held his nerve from the penalty spot to atone for gift-wrapping Jadon Sancho a goal and grab Chelsea a 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United
Italy midfielder Jorginho failed to control Bruno Fernandes’ up-and-under clearance, paying the price as the last man after a corner.
Sancho cantered through and slotted past a stranded Edouard Mendy to score his second goal of the week and stun the previously-comfortable Blues.
Jorginho atones for error to secure Chelsea a point against Manchester United
The Italy midfielder scored a penalty having earlier failed to cut out a long ball from Bruno Fernandes which allowed Jadon Sancho to net.
Manchester United secure draw with Chelsea to earn a reprieve before their restart
A day of reprieves, as Manchester United now look to a proper restart.
That may mean Chelsea will see this 1-1 draw as a wasted opportunity against a team very much between managers, especially given the nature of Antonio Rudiger’s late miss. It even put the luckless Timo Werner’s chances into perspective, and that’s kind of the thing for Chelsea. It could have been much worse.
Man United secure draw with Chelsea to earn a reprieve before their restart
Chelsea 1-1 Man United: Jadon Sancho’s opener was cancelled out by the man responsible for it, Jorginho
Chelsea 1 - 1 Man Utd
A mistake from Jorginho allowed Jadon Sancho to put Manchester United in front early in the second half but he redeemed himself by slotting home a penalty kick. Chelsea then dominated the last 10 minutes a pushed for a winner, the best chance fell for Antonio Rudiger but he sent his effort over the crossbar and the game ended in a draw.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Man Utd
Jadon Sancho (21y 248d) is the third-youngest player to score for Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, following Paul Scholes in 1995 (20y 339d) and Phil Neville in 1998 (21y 38d).
He’s also found the back of the net in consecutive matches under Michael Carrick having failed to do so under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Man Utd
What does that result mean?
Chelsea are now only one point clear of Manchester City but remain top of the table. Manchester United are in 8th place, 11 points behind the league leaders.
Full-time: Chelsea 1 - 1 Man Utd
90+8 mins: There goes the final whistle! The points are shared at Stamford Bridge. Manchester United escape with a draw. Michael Carrick remains undefeated as head coach.
Thomas Tuchel will see this as two points dropped. His Chelsea side were the better team over the course of the 90 minutes.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Man Utd
90+7 mins: Chance! Hude chance Mount knocks the ball down the right side and Pulisic collects it. He gets away from Ronaldo and chips a cross to the far post. Rudiger is free and he volleys a shot at goal but smokes the chance over the crossbar!
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