2023-05-25 21:02:04
Manchester United severely beat Chelsea (4-1) on Thursday evening at Old Trafford in a late game. The Red Devils thus ensure their qualification for the next Champions League, which will therefore be disputed without Liverpool, who still had a slim hope.
The suspense was minimal. Manchester United only needed one point to secure their place among the top four in the Premier League and therefore their participation in the next Champions League: the Red Devils fulfilled their mission on Thursday evening by humiliating Chelsea (4-1) at Old Trafford. Liverpool, it is therefore a certainty, will not participate in the next C1.
Erik ten Hag’s men made the difference early in the game, thanks to a deflection by Casemiro from an indirect free kick by Christian Eriksen. The Brazilian followed up with a fine opening for Jadon Sancho, in full box, who then moved Anthony Martial for the 2-0 goal just before the break.
Antony taken out on a stretcher and in tears
In the second period, Bruno Fernandes increased the score on a penalty that he himself had obtained in front of Wesley Fofana, at fault. Then Marcus Rashford added a frankly humiliating fourth goal where he played the French defender of the Blues, clearly not in his best evening. The Englishman’s 30th achievement this season in all competitions, a first for an MU player since Robin van Persie. João Félix saved the honor for Chelsea in the last minutes, without forgetting the slap of the evening.
The only hitch of this meeting, Manchester United lost Antony to injury. In the 25th minute, on contact with Trevor Chalobah, the Brazilian was severely injured in the ankle. He tried to get up but couldn’t stand up and had to go out on a stretcher, in tears. If his injury is too serious, it could cause him to miss the start of next season.
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