Match report

Manchester United Defeats Chelsea 4-1 in Premier League Clash

Manchester United
Manchester United
4–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
May 25, 2023

Manchester United stunned Chelsea with a comprehensive 4-1 victory in their Premier League encounter on May 25, 2023. The Red Devils showcased their offensive prowess from the onset with early goals by Casemiro and Martial, followed by Bruno Fernandes' penalty and Rashford's late addition. Despite a consolation goal from Joao Felix, Chelsea struggled to match United's attacking flair.

Key Facts

  • Casemiro opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 6th minute with an assist from Christian Eriksen.
  • Anthony Martial doubled their lead just before halftime, assisted by Jadon Sancho.
  • Bruno Fernandes added a third goal from the penalty spot at the 73rd minute.
  • Marcus Rashford sealed the win for United in the 78th minute with an unassisted strike.
  • Joao Felix scored Chelsea's only consolation goal in the 89th minute, assisted by Hakim Ziyech.

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 19 R. Varane (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 14 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 21 Antony (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 25 J. Sancho (M)
  • 9 A. Martial (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Rashford
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 17 Fred
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 39 S. McTominay
  • 31 J. Butland
  • 20 Diogo Dalot
  • 5 H. Maguire
  • 27 W. Weghorst

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 28 César Azpilicueta (D)
  • 33 W. Fofana (D)
  • 14 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 67 L. Hall (D)
  • 30 C. Chukwuemeka (M)
  • 5 E. Fernández (M)
  • 23 C. Gallagher (M)
  • 31 N. Madueke (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)
  • 15 M. Mudryk (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 João Félix
  • 10 C. Pulišić
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 27 D. Fofana
  • 16 É. Mendy
  • 26 K. Koulibaly
  • 6 Thiago Silva
  • 58 A. Gilchrist

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    6' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Casemiro · Assist: C. Eriksen
  2. Manchester United
    29' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Antony · On: M. Rashford
  3. Manchester United
    45'+6 Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Martial · Assist: J. Sancho
  4. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Shaw · On: Tyrell Malacia
  5. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Havertz · On: João Félix
  6. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mudryk · On: C. Pulisic
  7. Manchester United
    70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: Fred
  8. Manchester United
    70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Martial · On: A. Garnacho
  9. Manchester United
    73' Manchester United Goal · Penalty
    Bruno Fernandes
  10. Chelsea
    75' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez

    Argument

  11. Manchester United
    78' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford
  12. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Chukwuemeka · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  13. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: Hakim Ziyech
  14. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Gallagher · On: D. D. Fofana
  15. Manchester United
    86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: S. McTominay
  16. Chelsea
    89' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    João Félix · Assist: Hakim Ziyech

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Chelsea
Fouls 12 6
Pass Accuracy 84% 90%
Offsides
Red Cards
Total Shots 18 14
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 438 617
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 9 5
xG 5.21 1.94
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 368 558
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • Manchester United took a commanding lead early on when Casemiro scored just six minutes into the game.
  • The introduction of Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes as substitutes further bolstered Manchester United's offensive capabilities, leading to crucial goals in the second half.