Chelsea Vs Man United: Cunha Fires Red Devils To 1–0 Win Over Blues
Manchester United beat Chelsea 1–0 at Stamford Bridge as Matheus Cunha’s first-half strike proved decisive, moving United into a strong position in the Champions League race while deepening Chelsea’s slump with a fourth straight league defeat and a fourth game without scoring. Chelsea hit the woodwork twice and dominated possession but failed to convert chances, as United stayed compact and took their only real opportunity to secure a crucial away win.
Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, right, and Manchester United's Ayden Heaven celebrate at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Chelsea's Jorrel Hato, top, and Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Manchester United's Casemiro, left, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho, center, and Chelsea's Cole Palmer during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, front, and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo, top, and Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Chelsea's Liam Delap, right, and Manchester United's Ayden Heaven challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Manchester United's Ayden Heaven, center right, and Chelsea's Liam Delap challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha, right, and Chelsea's Malo Gusto challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Chelsea's Malo Gusto, right, and Manchester United's Matheus Cunha challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth