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Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday night in a game that saw both sides create and squander plenty of chances.<\/strong><\/p>\n United, coming off the back of a rough few days in which rumours of disunity \u2013 firmly denied by Erik ten Hag \u2013 were rife, impressed with the way they approached the game.<\/p>\n The home side played with intensity and desire, rewarded when Scott McTominay scored either side of a Cole Palmer equaliser. Chelsea did hit the woodwork twice, but their play lacked tempo or refined quality, leading to the aay fans booing those dressed in blue off the pitch at the end.<\/p>\n It was clear that the hero of the night was McTominay, who could easily have finished with four.<\/p>\n Who needs strikers when you have Scott McTominay? \ud83d\ude05\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/fzXDh87RyY<\/a>\u2014 90min (@90min_Football)\u00a0December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n United\u2019s recent dominance in this fixture also continued.<\/p>\n For the first time in the club\u2019s history, Man Utd have gone 12 league games unbeaten against Chelsea<\/p>\n WDDWWDDDDDWW<\/p>\n McSauce is the match-winner. \ud83e\udd6b\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/ZImja8zN7b<\/a>\u2014 Squawka (@Squawka)\u00a0December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mostly, the performance from players dressed in red was about making a statement and putting up a united front after the events of recent days.<\/p>\n Well, Erik ten Hag hasn\u2019t lost 50% of the dressing room, has he?<\/p>\n An excellent night\u2019s work by\u00a0#MUFC<\/a>. One of the best displays of the season and the reaction we demanded.<\/p>\n Antony and Garnacho did the work United needed in wide areas to set the trap. Chelsea were hopeless playing\u2026\u2014 Rob Blanchette (@_Rob_B)\u00a0December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The consensus was they did just that.<\/p>\n Manchester United \u2013 result and performance \u2705 fought for each other, fought for the manager, deserved winners. Garnacho, McTominay, Maguire, Amrabat and Shaw particularly impressed. Played with real intensity \u2013 now need that intensity every game.\u00a0#MUNCHE<\/a>\u2014 Henry Winter (@henrywinter)\u00a0December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Credit where it\u2019s due, since I\u2019m often critical, United reacted tonight. Should be converting more chances and still loose defending transition but it was much better than Saturday.<\/p>\n Challenge is, as McTominay said, showing that amount of commitment consistently. A performance\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Scott Saunders (@__scottsaunders) December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Fantastic United performance. Free flowing attacking football. So much intensity throughout. Garnacho, Mctominay, Amrabat and Maguire all sensational. https:\/\/t.co\/p7Q8LR6qqr<\/p>\n \u2014 Gaz Drinkwater (@Radio_Gaz) December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alejandro Garnacho has come so far already. No goals tonight but a constant threat. Such improvement in his defensive work too. Really impressive.<\/p>\n \u2014 Si Lloyd (@SmnLlyd5) December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Antony needed a big game and he had one.<\/p>\n Antony\u2019s game by numbers vs. Chelsea:<\/p>\n 77% pass accuracy Top showing. \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 pic.twitter.com\/pj6b5x71k9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As for Chelsea\u2026the response wasn\u2019t kind.<\/p>\n Chelsea. \u2014 Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) December 6, 2023 Utterly embarrassing from Chelsea and, coming so soon after Newcastle, a performance that leaves very little cause to think this season can be salvaged. Alarming<\/p>\n \u2014 Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey) December 6, 2023 Chelsea: over a billion spent across three transfer windows, eleven points off top four, failed to win 34 of their last 44 Premier League games, not been above tenth at the end of any gameweek this season. There\u2019s a plan there, and pain can precede progress, but this is wild.<\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Crafton (@AdamCrafton_) December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n I understand the Arsenal project. Right now I\u2019m lost and I cannot be blamed for no longer understanding the Chelsea project.<\/p>\n\n
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52 touches
23\/30 passes completed
7\/12 ground duels won
4 dribbles
4 fouls won
2\/3 tackles won
1 key pass
1 penalty won<\/p>\n
A whole lot of money spent for a whole lot of Ls. pic.twitter.com\/17XZmP9MbJ<\/p>\n
Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s team are going in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n
There seems to be no strategy or plan in place.<\/p>\n\n
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I understand the Newcastle project.
I understand the Aston Villa project. <\/p>\n