Saturday, September 20, 2025
Manchester United secured a vital 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford to relieve pressure on head coach Ruben Amorim, in a match defined by early drama, two first-half goals, and a red card apiece.
United got off to the perfect start in miserable conditions when Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off inside four minutes. The Spaniard brought down Bryan Mbeumo outside the box after being caught in possession, leaving referee Anthony Taylor with little choice but to brandish a straight red.
United capitalised swiftly. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring with a composed finish following a sharp attacking move. Casemiro then doubled the lead before half-time, heading in from a corner to give the hosts breathing room.
However, the Brazilian midfielder went from hero to villain just before the break. A reckless challenge on Chelsea’s Andrey Santos earned Casemiro a second yellow card, reducing both teams to 10 men and swinging momentum back toward the visitors.
Chelsea applied more pressure in the second half and eventually pulled a goal back through Trevoh Chalobah. His header set up a nervy final stretch, but United managed to hold firm to secure their first Premier League win in three matches.
The result ends Chelsea’s hopes of ending a near 13-year winless run at Old Trafford and offers Amorim a much-needed boost after a difficult start to his tenure. United fans, who have grown anxious over recent form, were given a glimpse of the intensity and control their manager has been promising.
With the three points secured, Manchester United now look to build momentum as they head into a busy run of fixtures in both the league and Europe.
