Manchester United edge Chelsea 2-1 in Premier League thriller: Stats
**Red Card Fernandes Opens the Scoring for United After Sanchez Sees Red**
The match kicked off on a dramatic note as Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off in the fourth minute for a foul on Bryan Mbeumo. Despite being down to ten men early on, Chelsea managed to hold United at bay until Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock.
Fernandes scored his 100th goal for Manchester United in all competitions, finding the net from close range after being set up by Patrick Dorgu’s well-delivered cross. The Portuguese midfielder’s goal marked a significant milestone in his United career.
**Casemiro’s Goal and Red Card Change the Game**
Casemiro doubled United’s lead in the 37th minute, heading home from close range after Harry Maguire nodded on a sliced clearance from Chelsea’s Reece James. However, the Brazilian midfielder’s impact was cut short when he received a second yellow card for pulling down Andrey Santos during first-half stoppage time.
With both teams reduced to ten men, Chelsea managed to pull one back later in the match through Trevoh Chalobah. Despite Chelsea’s late surge, Manchester United’s defense held firm, securing their second win in six matches across all competitions this season.
**Standings: United Climb to 9th Place in Premier League**
The victory serves as a major relief for head coach Ruben Amorim, who has been under pressure following a poor start to the campaign. With this win, Manchester United climbed to ninth place in the Premier League standings, providing some much-needed breathing space.
After five matches, United sit on 7 points from 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Chelsea, meanwhile, are placed sixth, having suffered their second defeat of the season, with 8 points from 2 wins and 1 draw.
**Match Stats**
– Manchester United made 11 attempts with 4 shots on target.
– Chelsea had 5 attempts but only 1 shot on target.
– Both sides earned 5 corners each.
– Chelsea dominated possession with 59% and recorded an 84% pass accuracy.
– United’s expected goals (xG) stood at 1.74 compared to Chelsea’s 0.39.
– Ruben Amorim’s side had 20 touches inside the opposition box, slightly more than Chelsea’s 18.
– Final third passes were nearly equal, with Chelsea completing 78 and Manchester United 79.
**Bruno Fernandes Hits 100 Goals for Manchester United**
Bruno Fernandes reached a significant milestone, completing 100 goals for Manchester United in all competitions. This achievement came in his 296th appearance for the club. Fernandes also marked his 200th Premier League appearance, now owning 64 Premier League goals and 51 assists.
In the 2025-26 season, Fernandes has scored 2 Premier League goals from 5 matches. According to Opta, he is the fifth United player to score on his 200th Premier League appearance, following legends Denis Irwin, Phil Neville, Wayne Rooney, and Antonio Valencia.
**Casemiro’s 18th Goal in United Colors**
Casemiro opened his scoring account for the season with this match, marking his 18th goal in all competitions for the Red Devils. The Brazilian made his 130th appearance for the club and has scored 7 of those goals in the Premier League.
**Unwanted Records Set by Chelsea**
Robert Sanchez’s early red card in the fifth minute set an unwanted club record, being Chelsea’s earliest ever sending off in a Premier League game. It is also the third earliest red card shown to a goalkeeper in the competition’s history.
Chelsea were forced to make three substitutions early on, making them the first Premier League team to make as many as three substitutions within the opening 21 minutes of a game.
Additionally, for the first time since the 2003-04 season, Chelsea players received more yellow cards (6) than they had shots (5) during the match.
**Did You Know? A Premier League First**
The Manchester United vs Chelsea fixture became the first Premier League match in history to feature at least two goals, two red cards, and two substitutions all occurring in the first half.
Casemiro also made history by becoming the first Manchester United player to score and receive a red card in the first half of a Premier League game. He’s the first in the competition overall to do so since Emmanuel Adebayor for Tottenham against Arsenal in November 2012.
Chelsea’s struggles at Old Trafford continued as they remain winless in their last 13 Premier League away games at Manchester United (7 draws and 6 losses).
Furthermore, this United vs Chelsea match was the first Premier League game since October 2014 (Crystal Palace vs Chelsea) to see both sides having a player sent off in the first half.
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This thrilling encounter will be remembered not just for the goals and the drama but also for the unique records set. Manchester United’s victory provides momentum moving forward, while Chelsea must regroup after a challenging night.
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