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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 1-1 Chelsea

Willian put Chelsea ahead when he rounded off an incisive counter attack with a shot which went in at the near post. David De Gea will be disappointed with how the ball appeared to go through his hands but the shot was hit with plenty of venom.

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:56

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku leveled the score against his old club by keeping his cool in the box to finish with a nicely placed shot. 

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:58

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Jack Watson25 February 2018 14:58

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea 

46: Play is back underway, Manchester United kick off the second half.

Jack Watson25 February 2018 15:09

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea 

49: Alvaro Morata gets the better of Chris Smalling and is behind the Manchester United defence. His touch takes him to the left but he cuts back inside and has a shot blocked.

Jack Watson25 February 2018 15:14

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea 

50: N'Golo Kante picks out Eden Hazard with a delightful forward pass but he is isolated as he approaches the United penalty area and is crowded out. 

Jack Watson25 February 2018 15:16

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

51: Manchester United come forward but only Alexis Sanchez, Paul Pogab and Anthony Martial are interested in helping out Romelu Lukaku in attack. Sanchez receives the ball on the right but runs into traffic and N'Golo Kante clears.

Jack Watson25 February 2018 15:18

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

55: Ashley Young wins a Manchester United's first corner off Victor Moses. Alexis Sanchez takes but he fails to beat the man at the front post. 

Jack Watson25 February 2018 15:20

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

57: Danny Drinkwater takes a speculative shot from outside the area which bounces in front of David De Gea and he pushes the ball up rather than away. Antonio Valencia has to be quick to beat Marcos Alonso and clear. 

Jack Watson25 February 2018 15:22

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Jack Watson25 February 2018 15:23

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