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Manchester United vs Chelsea – Premier League LIVE!

Follow the action from Old Trafford and the fight for the top four

Jack Watson
Sunday 25 February 2018 11:42 EST
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Manchester United lead Chelsea 2-1
Manchester United lead Chelsea 2-1 (Getty)

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Manchester United host Chelsea having been bumped down to third in the Premier League following Liverpool’s 4-1 win over West Ham on Saturday.

The Blues could leap above United too with a win this afternoon, though that would involve victory by a three-goal margin at Old Trafford, not something Jose Mourinho is likely to give up lightly to his old foe Antonio Conte.

Both managers have done their best to play down their rift in the buildup to this one, a far cry from the vocal and very public sparring of a month ago. This one promises to be a tasty affair on the touchline as well as the pitch.

Follow all the action below with our live blog:


Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:40

Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea

35: Chelsea are great value for that lead and the home fans are beginning to get a little restless. There has not been a response from the home team and Chelsea continue to dominate the play. 

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:41

Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea

37: Nemanja Matic gives the ball away with a blind pass and Chelsea break forward. Alvaro Morata leads the charge but Victor Lindeloft closes the door on the Chelsea forward as he advances into the final third. 

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:44

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku

39: Alexis Sanchez fires the ball to Anthony Martial inside the box who lays the ball to Romelu Lukaku. He takes a touch to set the ball onto his left foot and in a tight penalty area, slots the ball beyond Thibaut Courtois to level the score.

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:44

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:48

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea 

43: Manchester United are not a side which are usually set up to chase games but this goal will give them a huge boost. 

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:49

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea 

44: Willian clips a free kick to Alvaro Morata who waits at the front post. He pokes a toe at the ball but David De Gea collects it easily enough. 

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:49

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

45: Two minutes are added.

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:51

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

45+2: There's a slight break in play as Alvaro Morata is down holding his face after jumping for a header.

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:52

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Half Time

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:53

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