Thibaut Simon, Media365, published on Sunday November 3, 2024 at 8:06 p.m.
Chelsea did not take advantage of the defeats of Arsenal, City and Villa to reach the Premier League podium. On Manchester United's pitch, the two teams neutralized each other (1-1); a result which does not suit the Red Devils.
Who from Manchester United or Chelsea will be most disappointed by this draw? The question may not be answered on the evening of the 10th day. In opposing dynamics – United 13th in the standings and qualified for the League Cup while Chelsea are in the Top 5 but were eliminated in the cup – the two teams fought a great battle at Old Trafford. While waiting for the arrival of their new coach, United saw their opponent of the day create the best chances. Madueke found the post after a quarter of an hour of play from a corner (14th). Jostled, United reacted thanks to the Fernandes – Rashford duo (22nd, 45th+2). It's in the second half that things will unravel.
Caicedo responds to Bruno Fernandes
If Malo Gusto left his place at half-time, Chelsea were able to count on a very good Caicedo and a striking Pedro Neto. Imprecise on several occasions in attack, Garnacho saw Hojlund obtain a penalty for Manchester. The Blues goalkeeper was completely wrong in his exit and mowed down the Danish striker. Bruno Fernandes gave the advantage (70th, 1-0), but very short-lived. On a Palmer corner pushed back by Casemiro, Caicedo volleyed from outside the area to deceive Onana at the near post (74th, 1-1). The Ecuadorian midfielder who won eight duels in the match was omnipresent. With this result, Chelsea climbs to 4th place while the Red Devils are six points behind the European places.
Tottenham dispose d’Aston Villa
Earlier this Sunday, Tottenham won against Champions League leader Aston Villa. Performing well on the European scene, the Villans do not experience the same success in England. Eliminated from the League Cup in midweek by Crystal Palace (1-2) and in a draw on the last day against Bournemouth (1-1), Villa foundered at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Each team will have had its half-time with much more success for the locals in the second act. After Rogers opened the scoring for the visitors following a botch from a corner, the London wave rushed towards Unai Emery's defense. Three minutes after returning from the locker room, Johnson equalized to revive his team before an express double from Solanke (74th, 78th). Maddison will score his 50th goal in the Premier League with a new direct free kick (90th +5). This success allows Spurs (7th) to come back to within two points of Aston Villa (6th).
