Man Utd held on in a tempestuous affair to claim all three points against Chelsea, beating the Blues 2-1 on Saturday night.
Ruben Amorim’s side came into the clash with just one win in their opening four Premier League games but were gifted an early advantage after Robert Sanchez was sent off after just five minutes of action.
Man Utd made this advantage count, scoring twice in the first half to take a commanding lead before Casemiro was shown a red card of his own just before the half time whistle. Chelsea came into the game more in the second half and got a goal back with 10 minutes left on the clock through Trevor Chalobah but it was too little, too late for Enzo Maresca and his side.
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Player ratings
Man Utd player ratings
Man Utd were almost handed the game in the early stages, holding a man advantage and racing into a two goal lead. They made things difficult for themselves but were able to hold on for all three points.
Altay Bayindir: 58%
Didn’t have lots to do, especially in the first half but was well beaten by Chalobah for Chelsea’s goal. Didn’t have a save to make but performed well when called upon with the ball at his feet.
Key stats:
- Goals prevented: -0.09
- Goals conceded: 1
- Saves: 0
- Long passes completed: 3
- Punched clearances: 1
Matthijs de Ligt: 66%
Not the most difficult night for de Ligt but he performed well on the right hand side of a defensive three. Wasn’t at his commanding best but marshalled the defence and was able to bring the ball out of defence on occasion.
Key stats:
- Tackles won: 2
- Take-ons completed: 1
- Clearances: 4
- Possessions won in the defensive third: 2
- Passes into the final third completed: 5
Harry Maguire: 63%
Not Maguire’s finest game but partly that was due to Man Utd dominating things in the first half. Was a danger from set pieces and you have to wonder if Chelsea would’ve scored their goal if Maguire was on the pitch.
Key stats:
- Clearances: 1
- Interceptions retaining possession: 1
- Tackles won: 2
- Aerial duel success rate: 83.33%
- Possessions won in the defensive third: 2
Luke Shaw: 64%
Performed well defensively when called upon and showed plenty of intent in the final third with his towering header setting up Casemiro for his goal.
Key stats:
- Tackles won: 2
- Interceptions: 2
- Clearances: 3
- Retention rate: 90.74%
- Possessions won in the defensive third: 2
Noussair Mazraoui: 68%
Operated as a right wing back and did well getting up and down the pitch. Linked up well with Fernandes and Casemiro in the first half and offered some natural width in a Man Utd side that lacked some at times.
Key stats:
- Take-ons completed: 1
- Tackles won: 2
- Clearances: 1
- Fouls Won: 2
- Aerial duel success: 100%
Casemiro: 60%
A mixed bag for Casemiro, who got his name on the scoresheet with a good header but was shown a red card before half time. Played well before his dismissal and allowed Bruno Fernandes to get forward. Sending off left his side exposed though.
Key stats:
- Red cards: 1
- xG: 0.29
- Passes in final third: 5
- Open-play passing accuracy: 90.9%
- Retention rate: 88.46%
Bruno Fernandes: 69%
Man Utd’s best player, controlling the play and grabbing himself a goal. Led by example as captain, winning tackles, moving the ball well between the lines and taking three shots.
Key stats:
- Goals: 1
- Shots on target: 2
- xG: 0.71
- Tackles won: 100%
- Possessions won: 6
Patrick Dorgu: 67%
An interesting night for Dorgu, who performed well down the left hand side. Was a constant outlet for Man Utd, especially as things progressed and Chelsea started to take more control of the game.
Key stats:
- Duels won: 7
- Tackles won: 3
- Clearances: 2
- Touches in opposition box: 4
- Passes in final third: 14
Bryan Mbeumo: 65%
A constant source of danger for Man Utd, being their main attacking outlet until he was substituted with 20 minutes to play. Likely would’ve scored if he wasn’t brought down by Sanchez and was unlucky not to find the net from the resulting free kick.
Key stats:
- xG: 0.14
- Shots: 3
- Dribble success rate: 100%
- Passing accuracy: 83.3%
- Final third passes: 10
Amad Diallo: 56%
A quiet game for Diallo, who got lost in the action at points. Was playing out of his usual position, which wouldn’t have helped and lacked his usual influence from the right hand side as a result.
Key stats:
- xG: 0.31
- Shots: 2
- Duels won: 4
- Possessions won: 6
- Passing accuracy: 92.6%
Benjamin Sesko: 47%
Only played for 45 minutes, with Ruben Amorim taking him off at half time as he looked to reshuffle following Casemiro’s red card.
Key stats:
- Touches in opposition box: 1
- Shots: 0
- Expected Goals: 0
- Passing accuracy: 100%
- Aerial duel success: 100%
Manuel Ugarte: 52%
Didn’t really add much after coming on, but gave Man Utd more shape in midfield following the Casemiro red card
Matheus Cunha: 66%
Couldn’t get into the game after coming on, only managed one touch in the opposition box.
Mason Mount: 54%
Didn’t add anything after coming on, with just nine touches in 21 minutes.
Leny Yoro: 56%
Had 20 minutes on the pitch and performed well enough.
Kobbie Mainoo: 57%
Only given a handful of minutes at the end. Had no impact.
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Chelsea player ratings
Chelsea were up against it from the off following the red card so early in the game. They did well to show some fight and make the game a contest but it wasn’t enough.
Robert Sanchez: 18%
Sent off in the fourth minute. Had no impact on the game outside of the red card.
Reece James: 64%
Operated further up the pitch than originally planned after Sanchez was shown a red card and was Chelsea’s main source of danger, with his balls into the box being consistently good. Was an asset defensively, too.
Key stats:
- Assists: 1
- Chances created: 2
- Duels won: 7
- Tackles won: 2
- Clearances: 4
Trevor Chalobah: 62%
A good night for Chalobah in the final third, getting his name on the scoresheet. Picked up a yellow card, along with four other Chelsea players and performed his necessary defensives duties well.
Key stats:
- Goals: 1
- Clearances: 8
- Retention rate: 91.86%
- Aerial duels won: 4
- Ground duel success: 50%
Wesley Fofana: 55%
Was pushed into a wider position following Sanchez’s red card and suffered as a result. Failed to offer much going forward and was given a tough time by Dorgu down the Man Utd left.
Key stats:
- Clearances: 6
- Tackles won: 1
- Retention rate: 87.76%
- Ground duel success: 75%
- Passing accuracy: 88.6%
Marc Cucurella: 48%
Not the best night for Cucurella. He was stunted going forward with Chelsea forced to defend for long periods. Was in danger of being sent off following his booking and was subbed off midway through the second half.
Key stats:
- Take-ons completed: 2
- Touches in the opposition box: 1
- Successful passes into the penalty area: 1
- Passes into the final third completed: 2
- Possessions won in the defensive third: 1
Enzo Fernandez: 56%
Not Fernandez’s finest performance. Got bogged down in petty arguments and allowed it to effect his game. Lacked his usual verve going forward and was overshadowed defensively by Caicedo.
Key stats:
- Duels won: 5
- Passing accuracy: 88.1%
- Touches in opposition box: 2
- Aerial duels won: 100%
- Penalty area entries: 5
Moises Caicedo: 60%
A good performance from Caicedo despite Chelsea’s loss. Was strong in the tackle, winning the ball each time he went into a challenge. Progressed the ball well but suffered from Chelsea going a man down so early.
Key stats:
- Tackles won: 5
- Tackle success rate: 100%
- Open-play passing accuracy: 86.2%
- Chances created: 1
- Possessions won: 7
Estevao: 51%
Taken off in the fifth minute following Sanchez’s red card. Had no chance to make an impact on the game.
Cole Palmer: 49%
Taken off after 20 minutes and Enzo Maresca’s tactical tweaks continued. Wasn’t given the opportunity to get into the game with Chelsea defending heavily from the off.
Pedro Neto: 50%
Taken off in the fifth minute as Enzo Maresca looked to change shape following the red card. No action to speak of.
Joao Pedro: 46%
An isolated figure at times, it was Pedro that was effected most by the Sanchez red card. No shots and just four touches in the opposition box.
Key stats:
- Shots: 0
- Big chances created: 0
- Touches in opposition box: 4
- Chances created: 1
- Successful dribbles: 3
Filip Jorgensen: 57%
Came off the bench with 85 minutes to play but didn’t impress. Could’ve been more reactive for both Man Utd goals and will be disappointed with his input.
Key stats:
- Goals prevented: -0.41
- Goals conceded: 2
- Saves: 1
- Long passes completed: 5
- Punched clearances: 1
Tosin Adarabioyo: 62%
Thrown on early as Enzo Maresca looked to change shape to combat the early red card. Did well at clearing his lines and kept Benjamin Sesko at bay in the first half.
Key stats:
- Interceptions: 1
- Clearances: 6
- Retention rate: 82.98%
- Aerial duels won: 3
- Aerial duel success: 75%
Andrey Santos: 62%
Given almost 70 minutes to make an impact but didn’t stamp much authority on the game.
Tyrique George: 39%
A very quiet 25 minutes for George, who struggled to make an impact following his introduction.
Malo Gusto: 59%
Given 25 minutes but failed to really have much impact on the game.