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 2-0 Man Utd
28 mins: Chelsea look so quick and confident when they turn the ball over in the middle of the pitch. United are almost left scrambling to get into shape defensively.
Antony tries to run into space on the right wing for United but Gallagher sprints back and dispossesses the winger before he can form his next plan of attack.
The Chelsea fans enjoyed that tackle.
Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd
25 mins: Cole Palmer weaves and twists to get away from Diogo Dalot who can only foul the winger and gift a free kick to Chelsea on the right side of the pitch.
Close!
Chelsea should score. Conor Gallagher swings the ball in to the back post where Axel Disasi has a free header. He picks his spot and nods the ball over the crossbar!
Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd
22 mins: Manchester United have a big task on their hands now. They’ve not really created many chances at goal yet and now need to score twice just to draw level again.
Chelsea have their tails up, they’ll want to score more.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd (Palmer, 19’)
19 mins: Cole Palmer takes the penalty and slips it ino the bottom right corner as Andre Onana dives in the opposite direction. Chelsea are two goals to the good.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
18 mins: Penalty to Chelsea!
Marc Cucurella gets in behind Antony as Myhailo Mudryk slips a pass into the box. The Manchester United man sticks out a leg and clips Cucurella who goes down.
It’s a clear foul and Chelsea have a spot kick.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
16 mins: United lose possession in the middle of the pitch and thread a pass up to Nicolas Jackson. He touches it towards the box as Harry Maguire comes sliding across for the tackle.
He misses the ball and allows the forward to get in behind. Jackson looks to pick out Mykhailo Mudryk but the pass is intercepted and United boot the ball clear.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
13 mins: Manchester United attempt to pass the ball around Chelsea’s final third but don’t manage to get into the penalty area. Bruno Fernandes tries a direct approach and is tackled on the edge of the box.
He wants a free kick but the referee isn’t interested.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
10 mins: Mykhailo Mudryk wins and then delivers a corner for Chelsea but Casemiro is on hand to nod the ball clear for the visitors. United have recent history on their side as Chelsea haven’t won this fixture at Stamford Bridge for the last six years.
Erik ten Hag’s men don’t look too disheartened. They’re trying to play their own game and utilise the wide areas.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
7 mins: Can Manchester United respond to that goal?
Bruno Fernandes looks to switch the play out to the left wing. Diogo Dalot takes control of the ball and manages to squeeze a pass into the penalty area.
There are plenty of red shirts to aim for but Chelsea manage to work it away.
GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd (Gallagher, 4’)
4 mins: Boom!
There’s the opening goal of the night and it comes to Chelsea. The hosts break on the right wing with Malo Gusto carrying it up alongside the box. He pulls it back and the ball deflects off Raphael Varane before bouncing up nicely to Conor Gallagher.
He shoots on the spin, keeps the effort low and beats Andre Onana to open the scoring.
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