The victory over the "retired" in the native walls allowed the team of Jose Mourinho to regain the second line (2: 1).

"Red Devils" managed to lose the advantage and the fight for the second place is gaining momentum again. The Mancunians have already missed Liverpool ahead and Chelsea's loss could have been a local catastrophe. The "blue", in turn, returned to the right lane and the duel promised to be very interesting. In the camp of "pensioners" it is possible to note the appearance of Drinkwater, paired with Kante. The hosts from the first minutes appeared Lindelef, and the trio "Maktominey-Matich-Pogba" was supposed to personify the center of the field.

Guests quite actively started the match and already in the fourth minute they could open an account, but after a strike from several meters Moreta Manchester United rescued the crossbar. The initial onslaught of the team Antonio Conte failed, so the hosts quickly organized their offensive. However, a series of standard provisions and awnings in the penalty area with the game did not bring any benefit. In the future rivals alternately owned a gaming initiative. Azar and Willian perfectly created. In the camp of the "Red Devils", Pogba was engaged in dispersing attacks - Paul felt confident and looked convincing enough.

At the end of thirty minutes of the game, the Sirians could score, but Sanchez did not get an accented attack after Martial's flanking from the flank. "Blue" also answered by taking the goal. Eder Azar brought Willian out on a date with De Gea, and the Brazilian asked for visas with a powerful blow. 0: 1. De Gea, as a rule, in such moments helps. Note that the counter-attack of the guests began with the fact that Pogba did not dare to fight for the "second floor" with Moses. A lot of time for Manchester United was not required. Sanchez found Martial in the penalty area, and Anthony neatly threw it on Lukaku - Romel hit the far corner with a second touch. 1: 1. On this team and went to the break.

The second half began with a fairly open game. The Mancunians tried to combine in the other half, and the wards Antonio Conte relied on long transfers. In addition, guests often pierced from afar, which caused De Gea certain difficulties. Willian continued to tear up enemy redoubts - the Brazilian managed to outshine even Azar. Jesse Lingard appeared at the end of an hour of playing on the field, but at first it was not about him. Alexis Sanchez gorgeously hung in the penalty area - Lukaku in the fall punched, but Courtois pulled the ball from under the crossbar. But a little later the Belgian smartly swung the enemy and hung in the penalty area - Jesse Lingard's head sent the ball into the corner. 2: 1.

Immediately followed by a replacement from both mentors. Giroux was replaced by Azar (!), And the creative Fabregas came out instead of Drinkwater. Jose Mourinho decided to enter the game of the fifth defender in the face of Eric Bayi instead of Sanchez. Mankunians competently restrained the onslaught of the enemy and timely ran out to counter-smashes.

As a result, the team of Jose Mourinho produced a strong-willed victory, and the "blue" leave Old Trafford with nothing.

Manchester United - Chelsea 2: 1 Goals: Lukaku, 39, Lingard, 75 - Willian, 32.

Manchester United: De Hea - Valencia, Lindelef, Smalling, Young - Maktominey, Matic, Pogba - Martial (Lingard, 64), Lukaku, Sanchez (Bayi, 80).

Chelsea: Courtois - Aspilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger - Moses (Giroux, 78), Kante, Drinkwater (Fabregas, 81), Alonso - Willian, Morata, Azar (Pedro, 73).

Warnings: Matic, Valencia - Kante, Morata.