A fiery clash at Old Trafford saw Manchester United edge Chelsea 2–1 in a dramatic Premier League Matchday 5 showdown. Early chaos included Robert Sánchez’s red card in the 5th minute, leaving Chelsea down to ten men. United capitalised with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, while Trevoh Chalobah’s late strike gave the visitors hope. Despite both teams ending with ten men, United held firm to claim a crucial win under Ruben Amorim.
Final Score
Manchester United 2–1 Chelsea
Premier League — Matchday 5 of 38, Old Trafford, 19 September 2025
Goals
- Manchester United — Bruno Fernandes 14′, Casemiro 37′
- Chelsea — Trevoh Chalobah 80′
Red Cards
- Chelsea — Robert Sánchez 5′ (goalkeeper, last-man foul)
- Manchester United — Casemiro 45+5′ (second yellow)
Key Moments & Talking Points
- Dream start for United — Sánchez’s early red card forced Chelsea into survival mode.
- Fernandes landmark goal — Scored on his 200th PL appearance, also marking his 100th goal for United in all competitions.
- Casemiro’s rollercoaster night — Scored United’s second, then sent off before halftime.
- Chalobah consolation — Late header gave Chelsea hope but United stayed disciplined.
- Ten Hag-era stat — United have now won consecutive PL home games under the same manager for the first time since 2023.
Minute-by-Minute Timeline
- 5′ — Red card Chelsea: Sánchez dismissed for foul on Mbeumo outside the box.
- 14′ — Goal United 1–0: Fernandes volleys home.
- 37′ — Goal United 2–0: Casemiro heads in from close range.
- 45+5′ — Red card United: Casemiro dismissed for second booking.
- 80′ — Goal Chelsea 2–1: Chalobah heads in from James’ cross.
- 90′ — United withstand late Chelsea pressure to seal the win.
Confirmed Lineups
Manchester United XI (3-4-2-1):
Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Diallo; Sesko
Subs used: Mount, Cunha, Ugarte, Mainoo, Zirkzee
Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez; James, Chalobah, W. Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, E. Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Estêvão; J. Pedro
Subs used: Santos, Adarabioyo, Tyrique George, Malo Gusto
Match Stats
- Shots: United 11 – 5 Chelsea
- Shots on target: United 4 – 1 Chelsea
- Possession: United 41% – 59% Chelsea
- Passes: United 371 – 550 Chelsea
- Pass accuracy: United 78% – 84% Chelsea
- Fouls: United 13 – 14 Chelsea
- Corners: United 5 – 5 Chelsea
Player of the Match
Bruno Fernandes (Man United) — Captain’s performance: scored United’s opener, led pressing from midfield, and hit his milestone goal tally.
Post-Match Reflection
- Manchester United: Back-to-back home wins ease pressure and highlight Amorim’s tactical discipline.
- Chelsea: Maresca’s side continue to struggle against United, winless in their last 13 PL trips to Old Trafford.
What’s Next
- Manchester United — face Brighton next in the Premier League before a League Cup tie against Lincoln.
- Chelsea — host Everton in their next league fixture.
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