Manchester United and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, where standout performances and missed opportunities defined a match lacking overall quality. United, under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy ahead of Ruben Amorim’s arrival, went ahead in the 70th minute through a Bruno Fernandes penalty after goalkeeper Robert Sanchez fouled Rasmus Hojlund. Van Nistelrooy’s animated celebration reflected a rare moment of triumph.
Chelsea quickly responded when Moises Caicedo, the standout performer, unleashed a precise volley past Andre Onana just four minutes later. Despite looking more composed and dominant throughout, Chelsea failed to capitalize further, with Noni Madueke hitting the post and missed chances from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho highlighting United’s inefficiency.
A contentious moment came late in the match when Lisandro Martinez’s challenge on Cole Palmer was reviewed but not penalized, sparking debate. The draw leaves United languishing mid-table with only three wins from 10 games, while Chelsea moves marginally ahead of Arsenal on goal difference.
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