Manchester United successfully clinched second place in table standings from Liverpool following the success of beating Chelsea with a score of 2-1 in the English Premier League matchday 28th matchday, Sunday (25/2) night local time.
In the game that was held at Old Trafford, Chelsea almost broke the deadlock in the fourth minute through Alvaro Morata, but his shot utilizing bait pull Marcos Alonso just hit the crossbar and rebounded the ball that was kicked Eden Hazard is still able to drive David de Gea.
United can threaten just ahead of half-hour game through Romelu Lukaku. Receiving a pull bait from the left sector, the kicking of the Belgian international striker unfortunately could still be blocked Chelsea's back row, and the chance that Alexis Sanchez also easily secured Thibaut Courtois.
In the 32nd minute, Theater of Dreams fell silent after Chelsea scored from Willian's hard kick. Starting from a quick counterattack created from behind, the Brazilian international winger kick off a spurn that can not be prevented De Gea.
United itself only took eight minutes to reply. Jose Mourinho's men ultimately thrilled the Courtois nets through my Luke after the player showed his physical superiority in the penalty box, and it became his first goal against the so-called "top six" club during his career in England, as well as his first goal against a club of eighth-seeded season this.
Entering the second half, the game runs in balance with both camps playing more in midfield. Even so, Chelsea was able to provide a real threat by almost increasing its advantage in the 57th minute. The directional kick that Danny Drinkwater fired almost fooled De Gea, who looked slightly disturbed by the sun, but quickly the wild ball was thrown away by Antonio Valencia.
In the hour of the game, United through Anthony Martial had a chance to ask for a penalty after a kick by the former Monaco winger on the limbs of Victor Moses, but referee Martin Atkinson ignored him and continued the game.
United then tried to change the strategy by lowering Jesse Lingard and pulling out Martial in the 64th minute. The admission of the Red Devils academy made the game more lively, which then made the hosts almost scored a turning goal if a half-volley kick by Lukaku was not thwarted by Courtois in the 67th minute.
In this party, Lingard deserve to be called a super-sub because he successfully break the Chelsea goal in 11 minutes after roaming the field. The Englishman was out of custody and easily passed on Lukaku's pass to bring his team back into advantage, and the goal was his 13th success in all competitions this season.
Chelsea must be the unluckiest team in europe this season. Nothing just seems to be working out for them despite playing relatively well.