{"id":12131,"date":"2025-09-22T11:32:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T08:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=12131"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T08:32:38","slug":"manchester-united-beat-chelsea-2-1-as-fernandes-hits-100-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/manchester-united-beat-chelsea-2-1-as-fernandes-hits-100-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United Beat Chelsea 2-1 as Fernandes Hits 100 Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Old Trafford was the stage for another dramatic Premier League night as Manchester United secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea<\/strong>, extending their unbeaten home league run against the Blues to 13 consecutive matches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a heated first half, both sides finished with 10 men after Robert S\u00e1nchez<\/strong> was sent off early for Chelsea, and Casemiro<\/strong> followed with a red card before the break. Despite the chaos, United showed resilience, with captain Bruno Fernandes netting his 100th goal<\/strong> for the club before Casemiro doubled the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though Trevoh Chalobah\u2019s late header gave Chelsea hope, Ruben Amorim\u2019s men held firm, clinching a vital three points to ease recent pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Talking Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. S\u00e1nchez\u2019s Early Dismissal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea\u2019s night started on the wrong foot. Just five minutes in, goalkeeper Robert S\u00e1nchez mistimed a charge out of goal, clattering Bryan Mbeumo and leaving his teammates a man down. The decision forced manager Enzo Maresca into an early tactical reshuffle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Fernandes\u2019 Milestone Moment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Captain Fantastic Bruno Fernandes showcased his leadership, sneaking behind Chelsea\u2019s defence to score his 100th goal<\/strong> for the club. A landmark that underlines his importance to United\u2019s recent history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Casemiro\u2019s Mixed Night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Casemiro\u2019s towering header doubled United\u2019s lead, but his reckless second yellow card turned the tide. His dismissal made United\u2019s second-half task harder, but his goal proved decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Chelsea\u2019s Fightback Falls Short<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite being down to 10, Chelsea showed spirit. Chalobah\u2019s late goal sparked nervous moments for the home fans, but United\u2019s grit and Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r\u2019s saves ensured victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What This Means for United and Chelsea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n