Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has praised his team’s resilience after they secured a 2-1 win at Chelsea, moving 10 points clear of their struggling hosts. The Red Devils took the lead through Marcus Rashford’s 22nd-minute goal, but Chelsea equalized through Thiago Silva’s 65th-minute header. However, Matheus Cunha struck the winner in the 38th minute, securing a hard-fought victory for Manchester United.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating several scoring opportunities. Manchester United’s Luke Shaw had a shot cleared off the line in the 10th minute, while Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling had a goal ruled out for offside in the 30th minute.
Key moments
The game’s turning point came in the 38th minute when Matheus Cunha scored the winner for Manchester United. The Brazilian striker collected a pass on the edge of the box and slotted the ball past Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Reaction
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised his team’s resilience after the match. ‘We showed great character and determination to win the game,’ he said. ‘It was a tough match, but we came out on top.’
Chelsea manager Graham Potter was disappointed with the result, but praised his team’s effort. ‘We gave it our all, but we couldn’t get the result we wanted,’ he said. ‘We’ll learn from the game and move on.’
Up next
Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge next Sunday, kick-off 4:30pm BST, to face Chelsea in the Premier League.
References
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