Chelsea Edge Past Manchester United in Thrilling 4-3 Victory
Late Show from Cole Palmer Seals Dramatic Win
Jorginho's Penalty Rescues a Point for Chelsea
Chelsea and Manchester United played out an enthralling Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Friday, April 5th, 2024. In a game filled with twists and turns, Cole Palmer emerged as the hero for Chelsea, guiding the Blues to a hard-fought 4-3 victory.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, the second half erupted with goals, starting with Jadon Sancho's opener for Manchester United in the 55th minute. Chelsea responded with three quick goals from Timo Werner, Mason Mount, and Christian Pulisic to take a commanding 3-1 lead.
Manchester United refused to go down without a fight and fought back with goals from Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes to level the score at 3-3. With the game seemingly headed for a draw, Palmer stepped up in the 93rd minute and fired home a stunning winner for Chelsea, sparking wild celebrations at Stamford Bridge.
Jorginho's second-half penalty earlier in the season had rescued a 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester United. The Blues' lead at the top of the table was cut to just one point after the match, but they remain in a strong position to secure the Premier League title.
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