Manchester United’s match against Chelsea was eventful. In the sixth minute, United was awarded a penalty after a VAR review, but team captain Bruno Fernandes missed the chance to make it 1-0 from the spot.
The game went back and forth with chances for both teams, and in the 20th minute, Scott McTominay broke the deadlock for Man United, making it 1-0. Chelsea equalized just before halftime through Cole Palmer.
Nilsson Lindelöf Substituted
With just over 20 minutes left in the game, Scott McTominay struck again to make it 2-1 from a cross. Chelsea pushed for an equalizer but couldn’t find one, resulting in three important points for United, who yesterday banned certain journalists from covering the club’s activities.
Notably, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf was substituted at halftime. The reason is unclear.
Manchester City Suffered a Heavy Defeat
In Birmingham, Aston Villa managed to defeat reigning champions Manchester City 1-0 when Leon Bailey scored the winning goal with fifteen minutes left.
