Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea – Premier League result as Ruben Amorim has ‘nothing to say to critics’ after Red Devils hold on to beat Blues

PRESSURE EASED ON AMORIM AS UNITED HOLD ON

First-half goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro were enough for Manchester United to ease the pressure on Ruben Amorim by beating a Chelsea side who played 85 minutes with 10 men.

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez saw red with just five minutes played after racing outside his box and taking down Bryan Mbeumo who was running through on goal.

Marking his 200th Premier League appearance, Fernandes eased the Old Trafford tension by beating the offside trap and netting from Patrick Dorgu’s knocked-on ball.

United were in complete control during the first half and had a second goal with 37 minutes on the clock.

Chelsea were punished for poor defending as Reece James’ punt in the air was knocked down by Luke Shaw for Casemiro to net.

However, the momentum changed before the break when Casemiro received a second yellow card.

Chelsea dominated possession in the second half and eventually pulled a goal back as James found the free head of Trevoh Chalobah.

United were able to hold on through injury time to secure a much-needed win for United and Amorim, who was asked whether this result was about making a statement to his critics.

“It’s nothing about that,” Amorim told Sky Sports. “People don’t have too many good things to say about our team and our results. I understand that, I’m just joking around all the time. I have nothing to say to the critics, they are right most of the time. But we won, and that’s a good thing for us.”