Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea: We Beat a Very Good Side, says Mourinho

FT: Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea

Jose Mourinho and Lukaku has granted interview just after they defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

While Mourinho his side beat a good Chelsea side Lukaku feel they hard to wonj hard for the victory.

They both granted SkySport the interview

‘We beat a very good team’ – Mourinho

Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea

Manchester United

Manchester United Jose Mourinho speaking to Sky Sports: “We beat a fantastic team, for some reason they were the champions last season, and for some reason they played well against Barcelona, and for some reason they started the game very well. So, we beat a very good team, we had to be organised, everybody had to follow the game plan and have spirit. We beat a very good team.

“They started very well and when they hit the post, I was looking at my players, what can we do, who can I blame, but it was such a lovely move, we couldn’t stop it.

“But we found a way to play against them, and we had a good control of Eden Hazard. Willian is an amazing player and he killed us with the goal. But we had more control of the game than them, without creating lots of chances.”

‘We had to work hard for the win’ – Lukaku

Manchester United goalscorer Romelu Lukaku: “We had to work really hard for that win, we were well prepared and we we did our best today.

“At the end of the day I just want to work hard for the team, and if I improve I’m really satisfied.”

Does the critisim affect you? “Not really. I always work hard, so to get the three points is great for us.”

Teammate Scott McTominay added: “I’m fearless, and I just want to get on the pitch as much as I can now. They’ve got brilliant players all over the pitch but I think everyone of us put in a massive shift today.

“When we went behind, we had to chase the game a bit. But in the second half we were completely in control.

“I’m really enjoying my football at the moment, it’s great to be playing in the Premier League and the Champions League regularly, but at the end of the day it’s a really good three points for the team.”

Coming from behind after Willian’s opener. Lukaku scored the leveller and set up the winner for Lingard.

United move back up to second place. Chelsea remain outside the top four. Stay tuned for reaction and highlights.

 

  • Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea
  • Willian opens scoring (32)
  • Lukaku levels (40)
  • Lingard makes it 2-1 (76)
  • Pogba starts
  • Morata, Drinkwater get nod

See match commentaries below

90+6′
That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6′
The home team have had 43% of possession compared to the away team’s 57%
90+6′
Scott McTominay relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6′
Poor play by Antonio Valencia as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+6′
Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
90+6′
Antonio Valencia clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
90+6′
Pedro Rodriguez puts in a cross…
90+5′
The referee signals a free kick as N’Golo Kante from Chelsea trips Paul Pogba
90+4′
Obstruction as Paul Pogba cuts off the run of Willian. A free-kick is awarded.
90+3′
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field
90+3′
A shot by Romelu Lukaku is blocked
90+3′
Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
90+3′
Manchester United start a counter attack
90+3′
Antonio Valencia relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3′
Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross…
90+3′
A shot by Olivier Giroud is blocked
90+3′
A chance opens up as Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area…
90+2′
Willian from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2′
Nemanja Matic comes back onto the field.
90+2′
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field
90+2′
The game is restarted
90+2′
It doesn’t look good here as Nemanja Matic is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90+1′
Nemanja Matic is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
90+1′
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
90+1′
Play
87′
Goal kick for Chelsea
86′
Alvaro Morata from Chelsea is ruled offside
85′
The home team have had 42% of possession compared to the away team’s 58%
85′
Nemanja Matic pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked
85′
Nemanja Matic from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Willian
84′
Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
84′
Jesse Lingard crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
84′
The referee signals a free kick as Marcos Alonso from Chelsea trips Antonio Valencia
83′
The game is restarted
83′
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
82′
Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea commits a foul by elbowing Jesse Lingard
81′
Danny Drinkwater is leaving the field to be replaced by Cesc Fabregas in a tactical substitution.
81′
Alexis Sanchez is leaving the field to be replaced by Eric Bailly in a tactical substitution.
80′
Olivier Giroud from Chelsea is ruled offside
80′
Marcos Alonso puts in a cross…
80′
The home team have had 46% of possession compared to the away team’s 54%
79′
Dangerous challenge by Alvaro Morata from Chelsea. Victor Nilsson Lindeloef on the receiving end of that.
79′
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field
78′
Willian from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
78′
Antonio Valencia relieves the pressure with a clearance
78′
Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
78′
Victor Moses is leaving the field to be replaced by Olivier Giroud in a tactical substitution.
78′
Chris Smalling clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
78′
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef almost costs his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
77′
Could be a good chance here as Andreas Christensen from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball…
77′
Good effort by Willian as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
75′
Romelu Lukaku provided the assist for the goal.
75′
G O O O A A A L – Jesse Lingard Manchester United scores with a header.
75′
G O O O A A A L – Jesse Lingard Manchester United scores with a header.

GOAL – Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea

Jesse Lingard

That will do it!

Romelu Lukaku steps up not just with a vital goal but how about an assist, too?

He bullies his way into space on the right wing, cuts inside and drifts a left-footed cross into the box. It’s the perfect height to attack and Jesse Lingard’srun from deep is doing just that.

Lingard steers the ball home, a cushioned, composed header.

Jesse Lingard goal
75′
Romelu Lukaku puts in a cross…
75′
The home team have had 52% of possession compared to the away team’s 48%
75′
Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
75′
Ashley Young crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
74′
The referee signals a free kick as Marcos Alonso from Chelsea trips Antonio Valencia
73′
The game is restarted
73′
Eden Hazard is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedro Rodriguez in a tactical substitution.
73′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70′
Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
70′
Paul Pogba from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
70′
The home team have had 47% of possession compared to the away team’s 53%
69′
Willian sends a direct free kick on target, but David De Gea has it under control
69′
Yellow card for Antonio Valencia
69′
Obstruction as Antonio Valencia cuts off the run of Eden Hazard. A free-kick is awarded.
68′
Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
68′
Nemanja Matic of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
68′
Paul Pogba from Manchester United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
68′
Alexis Sanchez puts in a cross…
68′
Thibaut Courtois relieves the pressure with a clearance
68′
Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
68′
A bicycle kick from Romelu Lukaku goes to corner kick after a save by the keeper!
68′
Alexis Sanchez puts in a cross…
67′
Antonio Valencia puts in a cross…
67′
Goal kick for Chelsea
66′
Danny Drinkwater relieves the pressure with a clearance
66′
Jesse Lingard from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
66′
Cesar Azpilicueta clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
65′
Willian from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nemanja Matic
65′
The home team have had 45% of possession compared to the away team’s 55%
65′
Today’s attendance is 75060
64′
Anthony Martial is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesse Lingard in a tactical substitution.
63′
The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
62′
Goal kick for Chelsea
62′
Alexis Sanchez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
61′
Anthony Martial from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
61′
Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
60′
Goal kick for Manchester United
60′
Willian goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
60′
The home team have had 42% of possession compared to the away team’s 58%
60′
Marcos Alonso puts in a cross…
59′
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field
58′
Antonio Valencia relieves the pressure with a clearance
58′
Danny Drinkwater tests David De Gea with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
57′
The referee signals a free kick as Antonio Valencia from Manchester United trips Alvaro Morata
57′
The referee signals a free kick as Danny Drinkwater from Chelsea trips Paul Pogba
56′
Danny Drinkwater relieves the pressure with a clearance
56′
Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
56′
Victor Moses clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
55′
The home team have had 44% of possession compared to the away team’s 56%
55′
A shot by Anthony Martial is blocked
54′
Goal kick for Manchester United
53′
Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
53′
Ashley Young from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
52′
Anthony Martial from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
52′
Great vision by Chris Smalling from Manchester United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
52′
Eden Hazard from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
52′
Eden Hazard from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen..
The home team have had 39% of possession compared to the away team’s 61%
50′
Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
50′
A shot by Marcos Alonso is blocked
50′
A shot by Alvaro Morata is blocked
49′
Alvaro Morata from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
49′
Could be a good chance here as Willian from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball…
49′
Anthony Martial from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
49′
Some neat football here as Anthony Martial from Manchester United plays a 1-2 with Alexis Sanchez.
47′
Dangerous challenge by Paul Pogba from Manchester United. N’Golo Kante on the receiving end of that.
46′
Victor Moses is penalised for pushing Ashley Young
46′
The second half is underway
50′
The home team have had 39% of possession compared to the away team’s 61%
50′
Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
50′
A shot by Marcos Alonso is blocked
50′
A shot by Alvaro Morata is blocked
49′
Alvaro Morata from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
49′
Could be a good chance here as Willian from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball…
49′
Anthony Martial from Manchester United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
49′
Some neat football here as Anthony Martial from Manchester United plays a 1-2 with Alexis Sanchez.
47′
Dangerous challenge by Paul Pogba from Manchester United. N’Golo Kante on the receiving end of that.
46′
Victor Moses is penalised for pushing Ashley Young
46′
The second half is underway

MAN UTD 1-1 CHELSEA

HT: If this was a boxing match, Chelsea would be ahead of points but United have been their usual ruthless self. Willian powered his team in front but Lukaku silenced the doubters with a tidy finish.

 How they Scored the Goals

Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku takes the chance when it matters! It’s a lovely goal.

First of all Lukaku battles brilliantly to keep possession, then there is a quick three or four passes to take out the Chelsea bodies blocking the path to goal. Anthony Martial takes it in and lays off to Lukaku running into the box and the big man plants the ball home. Composure 20. What’s that about struggling in the big moments?

Romelu Lukaku