Half-time! Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
Chelsea are booed off half-heartedly by some home fans as makeshift United, with four centre halves absent, take a deserved lead in at the break despite having a smaller share of possession.
Alan Smith18 April 2026 20:51
45+2 – Dalot hesitates when dealing with a Gusto cross and concedes a corner that was avoidable. Fortunately for the United defender, the danger from Chelsea’s set piece is minimal.
Alan Smith18 April 2026 20:48
Fernandes closes in on assist record
The latest reaction from Chris Wilson, who’s in place at Stamford Bridge this evening:
“A goal from nothing for United, and it comes against the run of play.
“It was all Fernandes really, the Portuguese skipping through a couple of challenges before laying off a lovely cutback for Cunha to fire home.
“A good finish from the Brazilian and it’s assist number 18 for Bruno Fernandes as he chases the league record. “
Chris Wilson18 April 2026 20:47
45’ – There will be five added minutes.
Alan Smith18 April 2026 20:47
44’ – That’s a lovely move with Fernandes – yet again – at the heart of it. Mbeumo picks out United’s captain down the right. He dribbles and weaves in before sending a low cross to Cunha. And he meets it with perfect timing to beat Sanchez with ease.
Alan Smith18 April 2026 20:45
GOAL! Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United (Cunha)
44’ – It’s against the run of play but the away team are in front thanks to a top quality goal.
Alan Smith18 April 2026 20:44
41’ – Fofana goes down off the ball and requires treatment. It would seem that has come from being involved in the middle of that Sanchez-Casemiro collision. Replays show he was accidentally struck by his ‘keeper.
Alan Smith18 April 2026 20:42
The latest reaction from Chris Wilson, who’s in place at Stamford Bridge this evening:
“Home fans briefly thought they had a deserved lead but it was an easy offside call in the end.
“The warning signs have been there for United, but will they take heed of them? Carrick’s side have looked pretty poor overall so far.”
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Chris Wilson18 April 2026 20:41
40’ – And from the ensuring free kick Fernandes dispatches a beauty. Sanchez is strong to punch away despite Casemiro clattering into him. Chelsea’s goalkeeper will have a free kick near his penalty spot.
Alan Smith18 April 2026 20:40
39’ – Hato is booked for stopping Mbeumo on the counter.
Alan Smith18 April 2026 20:39