The first Premier League match under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was a 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Chelsea on Sunday at Old Trafford. In a match marked by a high level of dedication from both teams, the Dutchman watched Bruno Fernandes score his first league goal of the season with a stylish penalty kick for the second straight game before Moises Caicedo’s incredible volley equalized for the visitors.
Chelsea responded spectacularly to clinch a well-deserved 1-1 Premier League draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford thanks to a spectacular strike from Moises Caicedo.In his first Premier League game as interim United coach before new manager Ruben Amorim takes over next week, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team put up a fierce fight against the visiting team.And when Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty kick on the 70th minute, following Rasmus Hojlund’s awkward dismissal by visiting goalie Robert Sanchez, they believed they had won the three points.However, Casemiro was only able to partially head clear a corner, and four minutes later Caicedo scored a fantastic first goal of the season by hammering the ball low into the net.
Chelsea hasn’t won a league game at Old Trafford since 2013, but Enzo Maresca’s team moves up to fourth place on goal differential with 18 points, ahead of London rivals Arsenal, while United is still in 13th place with 12 points after 10 games.Talking Point: United demonstrates their strength to gain a point.
United flattered to deceive far too often under former manager Erik ten Hag, but they should be encouraged by their will to fight for a well-earned draw in a game that was never a classic.
In fact, it was the first time since April that United had defeated a conventional “big six” opponent by a single point.They could have fought their way to a historic victory with a little more luck, but they will be pleased with the result from a match that has resulted in 27 draws out of 65 games, the most in Premier League history.Moises Caicedo of Chelsea was the player of the match.The young Ecuadorian midfielder, who put on a tireless display in the engine room with a barrage of challenges and interceptions, scored a spectacular equalizing goal. Additionally, a fantastic piece of covering work deep in added time denied United the opportunity to win late.
Ratings of PlayersOnana 7, Mazraoui 7, Dalot 6, De Ligt 6, Martinez 7, Casemiro 7, Ugarte 6, Rashford 7, Fernandes 7, Garnacho 6, Hojlund 6; Manchester United Subs: Zirkzee 6, Lindelof 6, Amad 6.Gusto 6, Lavia 6, Palmer 7, Neto 7, Madueke 7, Jackson 6, Sanchez 6, James 7, and Fofana 7 for Chelsea Cucurella 6, Fernandez 6, Mudryk 6 substitutes