Sidney Sladen
Manchester United threw a spanner in the works as they defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho got his tactics spot on as goals from Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera ensured that United still have a chance of making it into the top four come the end of the season.
The surprise was that Ashley Young being named as the captain, even though Marouane Fellaini started the game for the Manchester side.
Antonio Conte’s Chelsea now have a lead of just four points ahead of Tottenham and this performance will worry the Italian manager. United, for their part, didn’t start the game with Zlatan Ibrahimovic but it mattered little as Mourinho got the better of his old team.
The Red Devils now have to prepare for a Europa League clash against Anderlecht on Thursday and this win will certainly give them a lot of confidence going into the final stretch of games.
With Mourinho just opening the door slightly for Tottenham, Twitter was lit up with United fans expressing their joy on the social media network. It all started with Young being the butt of all jokes.
Ashley Young is the greatest Manchester United captain since Marouane Fellaini
— Doron Salomon (@DoronSalomon) April 16, 2017
Ashley Young equals Marouane Fellaini’s 100% win ratio as captain of Manchester United Football Club. pic.twitter.com/R3fvXlBv3S
— bet365 (@bet365) April 16, 2017
This result will give United the momentum to get into the Top 4 and win the Europa League. MASSIVE RESULT. #FullTimeStatman
— Full Time DEVILS (@FullTimeDEVILS) April 16, 2017
Man United defeat Chelsea for 1st time since the 3-2 PL away win on 28 October 2012, ending a run of 12 without a win (all comps). #MNUCHE
— Gracenote Live (@GracenoteLive) April 16, 2017
Longest current league unbeaten runs Europe’s top-5 leagues
22 – Manchester United
14 – Paris Saint-Germain
14 – AS Monaco
13 – Juventus— Gracenote Live (@GracenoteLive) April 16, 2017
I hope the United laundry people find hazard in herrera’s pocket before washing.
— Triple A (@abdisalan14) April 16, 2017
Chelsea failed to register a shot on target in a #PL game for the first time since September 2007.
… against Man United at Old Trafford. pic.twitter.com/XQnGkyvzAN
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 16, 2017
Herrera though wow. He’s like the dream Mourinho player. So much passion, so much energy and he really epitomises Manchester United.
— Hesham Bilal-Hafiz (@hesham786) April 16, 2017
Hazard vs Manchester United:
0 shots
0 dribbles completed
1 chances created
79% pass accuracyHerrera bossed him#MUFC pic.twitter.com/n2XYgf5cuF
— Manchester United (@MUFCScoop) April 16, 2017
Rashford Lala coming of age this game. He destroyed Chelsea CBs. Destroyed. All round 10 from the youngster.
— All For United (@allforunited) April 16, 2017
