The match between Manchester United and Chelsea was eventful. Already in the sixth minute, United received a penalty after a VAR review and from eleven meters team captain Bruno Fernandes swamped the chance to make it 1-0.
The match waved back and forth with chances in both directions and in the 20th minute Man United broke the deadlock. Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay sent in 1-0. Chelsea equalized just before the half-time break through Cole Palmer.
Nilsson Lindelöf was replaced
With just over 20 minutes left in the match, Scott McTominay was in front again and made it 2-1 on a cross. Visiting Chelsea pressed but failed to equalize and three important points for United who yesterday ported some journalists from covering the club’s activities.
It is noteworthy that Victor Nilsson Lindelöf was replaced during the break. Unclear why.
Manchester City suffered a heavy loss
In Birmingham, Aston Villa managed to beat reigning champions Manchester City 1-0 when Leon Bailey scored a quarter from the end.