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
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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.
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Chelsea vs Man Utd
Chelsea have conceded 47 league goals this season which is as many as in the entirety of the 2022-23 campaign. Will they be sturdy in defence tonight or can Manchester United rip through them?
Chelsea vs Man Utd
Manchester United have suffered 11 top-flight defeats this season, one short of equalling the Premier League club record of 12 in a single campaign: 12 in 2013-14 and 2021-22.
Chelsea vs Man Utd
Chelsea’s only defeat in their last 15 home games in all competitions came in the league against Wolves in February. They have won 10 and drawn four since then.
Chelsea vs Man Utd team changes
Mauricio Pochettino names an unchanged Chelsea side from the one that drew with Burnley at the weekend.
Erik ten Hag, meanwhile, makes three changes to the Manchester United team. Marcus Rashford is dropped to the bench as Harry Maguire, Casemiro and Antony come in to the side.
Chelsea vs Man Utd line-ups
Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez, Gallagher; Palmer, Jackson, Mudryk
Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Ten Hag on Champions League qualification
“I have high standards and I would be disappointed if we didn’t qualify [for the Champions League],” the Manchester United manager said, “I know it will be very difficult because we are not in a good position.
“But we want to win every game, that is the standard we have here among each other. We will keep going and keep believing in those standards. That will be the approach in every game.
“We will keep fighting until the end. I know we are not in a good position. We have to catch up. Also I know we have had a lot of problems so I am a realistic man also.
“In a competition that is so competitive and the teams are so close in terms of levels with each other then also you need the players to be available.”
Erik ten Hag ‘realistic’ about Man Utd’s bid to qualify for Champions League
Erik ten Hag has pledged to keep fighting for Champions League qualification but is “realistic” about the difficult task facing injury-hit Manchester United.
After winning the Carabao Cup during a promising first campaign in charge, things have gone downhill this term and the Red Devils’ hopes of returning to the continent’s top competition are fading.
Thursday’s trip to Chelsea is one of nine matches remaining for sixth-placed United, who are 11 points behind Aston Villa in fourth and nine behind Tottenham in what could prove a fifth and final qualification spot.
Erik ten Hag ‘realistic’ about Man Utd’s bid to qualify for Champions League
United are 11 points behind Aston Villa in fourth and nine behind Tottenham in what could prove a fifth and final qualification spot.
Pochettino on ‘demands of winning'
Tonight’s match is something of a test for Chelsea. If they beat Manchester United they will be on the correct path to challenging at the top of the table again. Lose and there is still work to be done for Mauricio Pochettino’s team.
“The demands of winning are completely different,” said the Blues boss, “You need to prepare yourself to win every game, be mature, know yourself and know all the people around you.
“We are still building this mentality that will help, [where a player] demands more of themselves and their teammates and is stronger.
“The example is the last game because I agree with the critical comments on me or the team. You know why? Because you cannot draw a game like this if you’re Chelsea – that is how I described the situation and the game.”
Ten Hag on Mason Mount
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says they are still trying to manage the fitness of England midfielder Mason Mount.
United signed Mount from Chelsea for £55m last summer but he has managed just nine Premier League appearances so far.
“He is a fantastic football player but it is important, first, that he keeps fit because he has had three injuries,” said Ten Hag. “We have to avoid that, so we have to do this very carefully.
“To keep him fit is our first objective. Secondly, we want to use him so he can add benefit and contribute to the team.”
Palmer nominated for Player of the Month
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has been nominated for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award for March. He scored three goals and had a pair of assists to his name, with his fine form also earning him another call-up to the England side.
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