Match report
Manchester United 1–1 Chelsea: Premier League Draw
Manchester United
1–1
FT
Chelsea
Apr 28, 2019
Manchester United held off a strong challenge from Chelsea to secure a 1-1 draw in a hard-fought Premier League encounter. Juan Mata opened the scoring for the home side, but Marcos Alonso equalized for Chelsea, ensuring both teams left Old Trafford with a point.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Manchester United 1–1 Chelsea
- • Juan Mata scored for Manchester United in the 11th minute
- • Marcos Alonso equalized for Chelsea in the 43rd minute
- • Ander Herrera, Marcos Rojo, and Ashley Young received yellow cards for Manchester United
- • Willian and Mario Kovačić received yellow cards for Chelsea
- • Substitutions: Antonio Rüdiger for Andreas Christensen (Chelsea), Eric Bailly for Marcos Rojo (Man Utd)
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 David de Gea (G)
- 18 A. Young (D)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 3 E. Bailly (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
- 16 M. Rojo
- 39 S. McTominay
- 11 A. Martial
- 15 Andreas Pereira
- 36 M. Darmian
- 22 S. Romero
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)
- 22 Willian (F)
- 10 E. Hazard (F)
Substitutes
- 27 A. Christensen
- 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
- 11 Pedro
- 21 D. Zappacosta
- 18 O. Giroud
- 8 R. Barkley
- 13 W. Caballero
Timeline
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11' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalMata · Assist: L. Shaw
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43' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardAnder Herrera
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43' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalMarcos Alonso
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52' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardWillian
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54' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardM. Kovačić
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65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: Antonio Rüdiger · On: A. Christensen
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71' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: Eric Bailly · On: Marcos Rojo
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76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Kovačić · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
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80' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardMarcos Rojo
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81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Mata · On: S. McTominay
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84' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: Willian · On: Pedro
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89' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardA. Young
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 86% |
| Offsides | 5 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 16 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 467 | 422 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 390 | 362 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United took the lead early through Juan Mata's goal, but Chelsea responded with an equalizer from Marcos Alonso just before halftime.
- ▸ The introduction of Antonio Rüdiger for Andreas Christensen in the second half helped stabilize Chelsea's defense, preventing any further goals.