Manchester United secured a vital 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday, easing pressure on manager Ruben Amorim in a fiery encounter where both sides ended with 10 men.
United were handed an early advantage when Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off just five minutes in.
Bruno Fernandes capitalized soon after, netting his 100th goal for the club in his 200th Premier League appearance. Casemiro doubled the lead before his dismissal on the stroke of half-time gave Chelsea hope.
Trevoh Chalobah pulled one back in the 80th minute, but United held firm to clinch only their second win in six matches across all competitions. The victory lifted Amorim’s side from the relegation zone to ninth place, buying the under-fire coach some breathing space.
Amorim, who has faced criticism for his persistence with a 3-4-3 system, saw his tactics rewarded in a match where fortune finally favored his side. Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, watching from the stands, witnessed a much-needed response after a string of poor results.
What you should know
Ruben Amorim, under intense scrutiny after a poor start to the season, earned respite with United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Bruno Fernandes scored his 100th club goal, Casemiro was sent off, and Trevoh Chalobah struck late, but United held on to climb to ninth in the table.
