Chelsea vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Cole Palmer wins it late on
Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd: Palmer’s hat-trick decides seven-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea clinched a wonderfully thrilling contest with Manchester United on a drama filled night at Stamford Bridge. The Blues took the lead through Conor Gallagher in just the fourth minute as the hosts looked to impose themselves on the game. Things looked even better as Cole Palmer slotted home a penalty after Antony fouled Marc Cucurella in the box.
The first half continued in blistering fashion as Manchester United looked to fight back. It took a misplaced pass from Moises Caicedo to get United back into the game. Alejandro Garnacho took control of the ball, dipped into the box and scored past Dorde Petrovic.
Bruno Fernandes added the equaliser a few minutes later completing a fast and sweeping move with a header from the back post and the teams headed into the break on level terms. Garnacho’s next goal looked to have settled things in United’s favour but Palmer had the final say.
When Diogo Dalot brought down Noni Madueke in the tenth minute of stoppage time, Palmer slipped in the penalty before latching onto a corner a minute later and blazing a deflected strike into the back of the net. Chelsea took the match and Stamford Bridge erupted in jubilation.
Relive the action below plus get the latest odds and tips for the match right here:
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
90+6 mins: Alejandro Garnacho has been given the player of the match award for his two goals which have helped Man Utd come from two goals down to lead 3-2.
Can they see out the rest of the game and claim the three points?
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
90+3 mins: Fernandes and Dalot are both fouled in quick succession. Man Utd are trying to manage the game now, breaking up play and taking time out of the match.
They want to hold on to this lead.
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
90 mins: The Chelsea corner is played short to Marc Cucurella who rolls it across to Cole Palmer. The pass is poor and Palmer can’t strike one at goal.
Eight minutes of added time to play. Plenty of time for another goal.
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
88 mins: Chukwuemeka is cleaned out from behind by Mainoo in the United box but the tackle looks clean and the referee isn’t interested in the penalty.
The ball goes out for a corner and Pochettino takes off Gallagher, replacing him with Noni Madueke.
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
85 mins: Mason Mount receives a chorus of boos from the Chelsea fans as he’s brought onto the pitch for these closing stages. Alejandro Garnacho is the man who makes way for Manchester United.
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
82 mins: Inside the last 10 minutes now and Chelsea are the ones pushing for the goal. Man Utd seem a little stuck trying to decide whether to stick or twist.
They’re doing neither at present and Chelsea are bullying them off the ball.
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
79 mins: Scott McTominay, who’s replaced Casemiro, jars his knee in an attempted tackle. Antony then hacks down Cucurella and Chelsea have a free kick in a dangerous area.
Man Utd need to be wary. Gallagher’s delivery is turned behind by Marcus Rashford.
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
76 mins: Cole Palmer tests out Andre Onana from a free kick then picks out Axel Disasi from the resultant corner. The defender’s headed effort goes over the bar.
Trevoh Chalobah and Alfie Gilchrist come on for Chelsea with Disasi and Malo Gusto taken off.
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
73 mins: Mauricio Pochettino brings on Carney Chukwuemeka and Raheem Sterling to replace Mykhailo Mudryk and Moises Caicedo.
Will the substitutes have an impact on this game?
Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd
70 mins: 20 minutes to play at Stamford Bridge and this match is far from over. There are chances at both ends and you’d be a fool to call a winner at this stage.
United’s best option is to continue trying to score. They may need at least another goal before this game is done.
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