Match report

Manchester United Stuns Chelsea 2-1 in League Cup Thriller

Chelsea
Chelsea
1–2
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Oct 30, 2019

Manchester United stunned Chelsea with a 2-1 victory in their League Cup clash, showcasing a determined performance that saw them overcome a brief Chelsea comeback. Marcus Rashford was the standout player, scoring both goals for Manchester United and leading his team to victory. Despite Chelsea's efforts and a goal from Michy Batshuayi, Manchester United's resilience secured the win.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United 2 - 1 Chelsea (League Cup)
  • • Marcus Rashford scored both goals for Manchester United
  • • Michy Batshuayi netted for Chelsea
  • • Rashford's penalty at 25' put Manchester United in the lead
  • • Batshuayi equalized for Chelsea at 61'
  • • Rashford scored the winning goal at 73'

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 W. Caballero (G)
  • 3 Marcos Alonso (D)
  • 15 K. Zouma (D)
  • 44 M. Guehi (D)
  • 24 R. James (D)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 22 C. Pulisic (F)
  • 47 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 23 M. Batshuayi (F)
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Mount
  • 11 Pedro
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 28 Azpilicueta
  • 48 T. Lamptey
  • 18 O. Giroud
  • 31 J. Cumming

Manchester United

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Romero (G)
  • 16 M. Rojo (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (M)
  • 53 B. Williams (M)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 14 J. Lingard (F)
  • 21 D. James (F)
  • 39 S. McTominay (M)
  • 10 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 A. Martial
  • 15 Andreas Pereira
  • 18 A. Young
  • 4 P. Jones
  • 37 J. Garner
  • 13 L. Grant
  • 8 Mata

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    11' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    S. McTominay
  2. Chelsea
    18' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Batshuayi
  3. Manchester United
    25' Manchester United Goal · Penalty
    M. Rashford
  4. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Batshuayi
  5. Manchester United
    66' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Lindelof · On: A. Martial
  6. Manchester United
    67' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lingard · On: Andreas Pereira
  7. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Gilmour · On: Mason Mount
  8. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: Pedro
  9. Manchester United
    73' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford
  10. Chelsea
    78' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Batshuayi · On: T. Abraham
  11. Manchester United
    80' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rashford · On: A. Young
  12. Manchester United
    83' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Fred
  13. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kovačić

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Manchester United
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 76%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 675 360
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 565 272
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester United took the early lead when Marcus Rashford scored a penalty in the 25th minute, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Chelsea leveled the score through Michy Batshuayi's goal at 61', but Rashford's second goal just minutes later at 73' proved crucial in sealing the win for Manchester United.