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Premier League
Feb 25, 2018 at 2.05pm UK
 
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2-1

Lukaku (39'), Lingard (75')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Willian (32')
Reaction
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'No explanation for Eden Hazard sub'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits that he has "no explanation" as to why Eden Hazard was taken off during the Blues' defeat to Manchester United last weekend.
Feb 28, 14:53
Nemanja Matic in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Manchester United's Nemanja Matic 'reveals' content of Jose Mourinho note
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic pokes fun at the mystery surrounding Jose Mourinho's note during Sunday's win over Chelsea.
Feb 26, 19:39
Romelu Lukaku and Andreas Christensen in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Chelsea unlucky with Manchester United's first goal'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher acknowledges that Chelsea conceded their opening goal to Manchester United in "unfortunate" circumstances.
Feb 26, 17:56
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Dermot Gallagher defends officials over disallowed Alvaro Morata goal
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher defends the decision to disallow a goal from Chelsea's Alvaro Morata in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.
Feb 26, 17:42
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Graeme Souness: 'Alvaro Morata not good enough'
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness brands Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata "a near-miss man" following Sunday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Feb 26, 12:20
Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United prepares to take a corner during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Graeme Souness wants more from Alexis Sanchez
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness criticises Alexis Sanchez for the Chilean's performance in Manchester United's 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Feb 26, 11:56
Eden Hazard goes down injured during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte explains Eden Hazard substitution at Old Trafford
Antonio Conte confirms that he replaced Eden Hazard with Pedro in the second half of Chelsea's eventual defeat to Manchester United due to 'tactical reasons'.
Feb 25, 22:42
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho pleased with "very important" win over Chelsea
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that his side's victory against Chelsea was particularly "important" due to the tight nature of the top four.
Feb 25, 20:48
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Finishing in top four will not be easy'
Antonio Conte admits his 'disappointment' at losing back-to-back Premier League away games, which he concedes has left Chelsea at risk of missing out on the top four.
Feb 25, 20:36
Scott McTominay in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on May 7, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Scott McTominay is a fantastic player'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hails midfielder Scott McTominay as a "fantastic player" following the club's 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Feb 25, 16:59
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016
Danny Drinkwater: 'Chelsea didn't deserve to lose'
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater says that his side did not deserve to lose their Premier League encounter with Manchester United on Sunday.
Feb 25, 16:46
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea had to be more clinical'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that his side had to be "more clinical" after they were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 16:36
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United beat a very good Chelsea team'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that his side beat a "very good" Chelsea team on Sunday afternoon.
Feb 25, 16:27
Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the third during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Stoke City on January 15, 2018
Romelu Lukaku: 'Manchester United worked hard for the win'
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku says that his side "worked hard" for their 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday.
Feb 25, 16:19

The Match

Match Report

Romelu Lukaku puts in a man-of-the-match performance against former club Chelsea to earn Manchester United a 2-1 win over their top-four rivals at Old Trafford.

Live Commentary

Relive how Romelu Lukaku inspired Manchester United to a 2-1 win over former club Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Old Trafford.

Team News

Paul Pogba is named in Manchester United's starting XI for Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Preview

Sports Mole provies predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Premier League top-four showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea.

Head to Head
Mar 13, 2017 7.45pm
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Chelsea
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Man Utd
Pedro (1'), Cahill (21'), Hazard (62'), Kante (70')
Pedro (1'), Luiz (41'), Alonso (66')

Bailly (29'), Pogba (75')
Build-up
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Manchester United on January 20, 2018
Jose Mourinho unwilling to speak about Antonio Conte war of words
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho refuses to comment on his previous war of words with Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting.
Feb 25, 12:24
Jose Mourinho realises how many points adrift his side are during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'I did not leave Chelsea with negative feelings'
Jose Mourinho stresses that he holds no grudges against his former club as his Manchester United side prepares to host Chelsea in the Premier League.
Feb 25, 12:13
Nemanja Matic in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte regrets selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United
Antonio Conte suggests that he regrets allowing Nemanja Matic to leave Chelsea for Manchester United last summer in a £40m transfer.
Feb 24, 21:33
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'ready to make peace with Antonio Conte'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to bury the hatchet with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
Feb 23, 19:51
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte hopes Paul Pogba is on Manchester United bench
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hopes that Paul Pogba is once again left on the Manchester United bench at the weekend.
Feb 23, 16:12
Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Jose Mourinho "not worried" about Romelu Lukaku's big-game record
Jose Mourinho defends striker Romelu Lukaku by insisting that the Manchester United striker's poor goalscoring form against the top-eight clubs counts for little.
Feb 23, 15:13
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:26
Danny Drinkwater celebrates with Willian after scoring the second during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Chelsea ace Willian calls for repeat performance at Old Trafford
Chelsea forward Willian hopes that his side can match their performance from the 1-1 draw with Barcelona when they take on Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Feb 22, 18:25
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard's record vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Chelsea's trip to face top-four rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at how Eden Hazard has fared in past meetings with the Red Devils.
Feb 22, 11:32
Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United prepares to take a corner during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Alexis Sanchez's record vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Manchester United's top-four showdown with Chelsea on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at Alexis Sanchez's past record against the reigning Premier League champions.
Feb 22, 09:40
Romelu Lukaku and Andreas Christensen in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Romelu Lukaku's record vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Manchester United welcoming Chelsea to Old Trafford on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at Romelu Lukaku's previous record against his former club.
Feb 22, 09:08
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1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416


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