Manchester United’s new-manager bounce fell flat as they shared the factors in a stale 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Previous Trafford that confirmed their worst-ever begin to a Premier League season.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, United’s interim boss till Ruben Amorim arrives on November 11, was unable to assist his aspect replicate their free-scoring efficiency from Wednesday’s 5-2 Carabao Cup win over a weakened Leicester.
Chelsea, now with out victory at Previous Trafford within the league on their final 12 visits, have been the higher aspect for many of the recreation however allowed United to get in entrance by Bruno Fernandes’ second-half penalty after Rasmus Hojlund was introduced down by Robert Sanchez.
Bruno Fernandes scores a penalty to provide Manchester United the lead towards Chelsea
Moises Caicedo celebrates after equalising for Chelsea at Previous Trafford
Surprised into motion, Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, the very best participant on the pitch in a recreation sorely missing high quality, clapped again 4 minutes later with a sweetly-struck volley that beat Andre Onana by the legs of Mykhailo Murdyk.
Lisandro Martinez rode his luck within the closing phases with a knee-high problem on Cole Palmer, which was reviewed by the Video Assistant referee, however deemed undeserving of a sending off, opposite to the opinion of Gary Neville. “Martinez is lucky. I think it is a red.”
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was in full settlement. “When you go for a player or the legs, there is no doubt about the decision. I think it is quite clear it is a red,” he stated after the sport.
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Roy Keane, Frank Lampard and Jamie Redknapp analyse Lisandro Martinez’s late foul on Cole Palmer saying he was ‘very fortunate’ to keep away from a purple card.
The guests at all times felt extra seemingly winners however didn’t put United away. Noni Madueke headed onto a publish early within the first half from shut vary, though, if the ball had gone in it seemingly would have been pulled again for a push within the again on Casemiro.
Marcus Rashford closed the primary half by putting the body of the aim on the volley after a cross from Fernandes, who together with Alejandro Garnacho spurned first rate probabilities late within the second half.
Maybe essentially the most perplexing facet of the sport was Chelsea’s sloppiness towards a United aspect they’re much better than on the proof of this season. The purpose does, nevertheless, take them above title-chasing Arsenal on aim distinction after the Gunners’ defeat at Newcastle.
Van Nistelrooy, restricted in his choices due to harm, solely made one change from Erik ten Hag’s final recreation earlier than his sacking and, unsurprisingly, the result was extra of the identical from a aspect that stay thirteenth within the desk, with three wins from their opening 10 video games.
Keane: Amorim ought to’ve signed an extended deal
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Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane slammed the Pink Devils and believes they’re manner off it when it comes to making the highest 4 within the Premier League.
Sky Sports activities’ Roy Keane:
“Ruben Amorim should have signed a longer contract. There is a long way back for this team.
“That is a mean Manchester United group. All of the stats again that up. They’re hit or miss – you by no means know which group will flip up. Not good.
“‘Boring’ seems a bit strong. But they lack conviction. It’s really disappointing. It’s so flat.
“This group is manner off getting again within the high 4.
“You look at certain individuals and they think they’re better than they are. United are average at everything. There is nothing special about them. It was very quiet at Old Trafford. I was glad when the referee blew the final whistle.”
Van Nistelrooy: Upset we did not take the win
Man Utd interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy:
“Slightly disappointed that we didn’t take the win to be honest. We had the better of the chances in the game.
“General, I believe the efficiency of the gamers was implausible. They left their all on the market on the pitch and ultimately, in fact, we accept a draw.
“[When we scored] it was a great moment, when you heard Old Trafford explode and in such an important moment. Bruno did really well taking the penalty and then the emotions come out.
“I’ve loved each second of it. I’m right here to assist and [after these two games] much more. And we are going to all get behind the brand new supervisor and hope the membership grows.”
Maresca: Martinez should have seen red
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca:
“We knew that it could be a tough recreation. For an enormous a part of the sport, we managed it fairly properly, however within the final 10 minutes we misplaced a little bit of stability by our need to win the sport.
“Overall, they were quite similar [under Van Nistelrooy compared to Ten Hag] we expected them to be a bit more aggressive. Overall, the game was quite clear.
“On this stadium, towards this group, whenever you go down it’s tough to come back again and we did that. After which we tried to win the sport and misplaced a little bit of stability.”
Asked about player of the match, Caicedo, Maresca added: “Since we arrived, he’s doing implausible. We’re very pleased with him.
Requested about Martinez’s potential red-card problem on Cole Palmer, Maresca stated in his press convention: “They [TV] showed me [the challenge] before the press conference,” Maresca advised reporters. “I think it’s quite clear for all of us and they [officials] took a different decision.
“When there isn’t any intention to go for ball and also you solely go for the participant, it is a purple. He [referee] did not say nothing, however whenever you go for a participant or the legs, there isn’t any doubt in regards to the choice. I believe it’s fairly clear it’s a purple.”
Chelsea let Man Utd off the hook
Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea boss, will no doubt come away from Old Trafford feeling like this was an opportunity missed. Seeing Arsenal and Man City lose on Saturday, this was the moment for Chelsea to capitalise and close the gap on the title chasers.
Manchester United hardly made life difficult for Chelsea at Old Trafford, either. The game was there for the taking and sloppy passes from Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte in midfield only offered further encouragement to the Premier League’s third-highest scorers.
“Chelsea let Manchester United off the hook at the moment,” Sky Sports activities’ Roy Keane stated after the sport.
Chelsea had been thought-about forward of schedule on the early showings of this season, so quickly after the arrival of their new head coach, however this efficiency gave us a little bit of a actuality verify about the place they really are within the image on the high of the desk.
Undoubtedly, the Blues are firmly within the hunt for better of the remainder, under the highest three golf equipment in Manchester Metropolis, Arsenal and Liverpool, however with inconsistencies nonetheless being labored out of the group, it appears like a stretch to say that they will sustain with these sides proper now.
There may be lots to be enthusiastic about for these of a Chelsea persuasion, although, with this squad boasting the youngest common squad age within the Premier League period. It speaks volumes in regards to the fast progress of Maresca that they’re already in these conversations.
