Match report
Chelsea Defeats Manchester United 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller
Chelsea
1–0
FT
Manchester United
Mar 13, 2017
Chelsea triumphed 1-0 over Manchester United in a thrilling FA Cup match, with N'Golo Kanté's goal in the 51st minute proving decisive. Manchester United's hopes were derailed after Ander Herrera received a red card in the 35th minute, leaving them with ten men for the remainder of the game. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Manchester United remained competitive until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Chelsea 1–0 Manchester United
- • N'Golo Kanté scored the only goal at 51' (assisted by Willian)
- • Ander Herrera received a red card at 35'
- • Chelsea secured a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals
- • Willian was substituted at 81' with Fàbregas
- • Diego Costa received a yellow card at 87'
Lineups
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 13 T. Courtois (G)
- 24 G. Cahill (D)
- 30 David Luiz (D)
- 28 Azpilicueta (D)
- 3 Marcos Alonso (D)
- 22 Willian (F)
- 15 V. Moses (M)
- 21 N. Matić (M)
- 10 E. Hazard (F)
- 7 N. Kanté (M)
- 19 Diego Costa (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Fàbregas
- 5 K. Zouma
- 23 M. Batshuayi
- 1 A. Begović
- 11 Pedro
- 26 J. Terry
- 29 N. Chalobah
Manchester United
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 De Gea (G)
- 36 M. Darmian (D)
- 5 M. Rojo (D)
- 12 C. Smalling (D)
- 4 P. Jones (D)
- 25 A. Valencia (D)
- 18 A. Young (D)
- 22 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
- 21 Ander Herrera (M)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 19 M. Rashford (F)
Substitutes
- 27 M. Fellaini
- 14 J. Lingard
- 3 E. Bailly
- 8 Mata
- 16 M. Carrick
- 17 D. Blind
- 20 S. Romero
Timeline
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20' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardAnder Herrera
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35' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardAnder Herrera
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35' Manchester United Card · Red CardAnder Herrera
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37' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: Henrikh Mkhitaryan · On: M. Fellaini
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51' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalN'Golo Kanté · Assist: Willian
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79' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardA. Young
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81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: Willian · On: Fàbregas
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81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Young · On: J. Lingard
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87' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardDiego Costa
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89' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Moses · On: Kurt Zouma
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90'+4 Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: Diego Costa · On: M. Batshuayi
Match Stats
| Stat | Chelsea | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 68% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 4 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 648 | 246 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 3 |
| Possession | 72% | 28% |
| Accurate Passes | 573 | 168 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ander Herrera's red card in the 35th minute shifted the momentum in Chelsea's favor, leaving Manchester United a man down
- ▸ N'Golo Kanté's goal in the 51st minute solidified Chelsea's lead and put pressure on Manchester United to equalize, but they couldn't capitalize despite their efforts