Chelsea vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge
Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Chelsea vs Manchester United
Chelsea are just starting to find their groove now as Neto cuts inside and delivers a teasing cross which is headed away by Mazraoui. United have lost some of that early control.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
There's a bit of panic in the United box as they struggle to clear the ball away with Fernandez wanting a penalty after his shot strikes Hojlund on the arm but it's from point blank range. Diallo eases the pressure after winning a foul.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
United have won their final away league game in four of the last five seasons. However, they’re winless in seven when their final match on the road is at a London side. A win at Stamford Bridge would be a real confidence boost ahead of the final.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
CLOSE! But they're on the offensive once more! Madueke beats Mazouraoui for pace before a cross which eventually finds James on the half-volley from outside the box. He catches it incredibly sweetly but it cannons off the post and out. Chelsea haven't threatened as much but have gone incredibly close twice.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
United keep possession for a spell again. Despite their struggles, they've made a solid start to the game. Chelsea have barely ventured inside the opposition box after the glorious Madueke opportunity.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
Chelsea go on the attack but Neto is dispossed by a combination of Shaw and Dorgu. The Dane then squares the ball back for Mount on the edge of the area but the England international is always stretching and can't quite reach it.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
United are winless in their last seven Premier League games (D2 L5) since winning 3-0 at Leicester in March. They last had a longer run without a league victory between December 1989 and February 1990. They've made a decent start in this game but their form heading into this one is historically bad.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
DISALLOWED GOAL! United think they've found the opener as Fernandes whips in a delighful cross which is finished off brilliantly by the outstretched foot of Maguire. The goal is disallowed following a VAR review as replays show that he had timed his run just a bit too early.
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