Match report

Manchester United Defeats Chelsea 2-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Chelsea
Chelsea
0–2
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Feb 18, 2019

Manchester United stunned Chelsea with a convincing 2-0 victory in the FA Cup, thanks to goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba. Despite early yellow cards, United capitalized on their chances and managed to hold off a spirited Chelsea comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United
  • • Goals: A. Herrera (31'), P. Pogba (45')
  • • Assists: P. Pogba, M. Rashford
  • • Yellow Cards: N. Matic, A. Young (Manchester United); A. Rüdiger, N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea)

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 30 David Luiz (D)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 3 Marcos Alonso (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 9 G. Higuaín (F)
  • 10 E. Hazard (F)
  • 11 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Willian
  • 8 R. Barkley
  • 21 D. Zappacosta
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 18 O. Giroud
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 27 Andreas Christensen

Manchester United

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Romero (G)
  • 18 A. Young (D)
  • 12 C. Smalling (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 8 Mata (M)
  • 31 N. Matić (M)
  • 21 Ander Herrera (M)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 9 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 10 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Sánchez
  • 15 Andreas Pereira
  • 39 S. McTominay
  • 1 David de Gea
  • 3 E. Bailly
  • 17 Fred
  • 20 Diogo Dalot

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    15' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    N. Matic
  2. Manchester United
    21' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    A. Young
  3. Manchester United
    31' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Ander Herrera · Assist: P. Pogba
  4. Manchester United
    45' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Pogba · Assist: M. Rashford
  5. Chelsea
    58' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedro · On: Willian
  6. Chelsea
    60' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Rüdiger
  7. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    N'Golo Kanté
  8. Chelsea
    71' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: R. Barkley
  9. Manchester United
    73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Lukaku · On: Alexis Sánchez
  10. Manchester United
    76' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mata · On: Andreas Pereira
  11. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Azpilicueta · On: D. Zappacosta
  12. Manchester United
    90'+4 Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rashford · On: S. McTominay

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Manchester United
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 87% 73%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 638 320
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 2 5
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 557 234
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester United took the lead when Ander Herrera scored a goal assisted by Paul Pogba at the 31st minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The second goal, scored by Paul Pogba just before halftime, sealed the win for Manchester United and dented Chelsea's morale.