00:01Today it's all about the red and the blue. A packed Old Trafford is brimming with excitement
00:07for another electrifying clash of two of England's fabled big six football clubs.
00:12Which way is this one going to go? It's coming right up, live on EATV.
00:19We're at the magnificent venue that is Old Trafford, Manchester. I'm Guy Mowbray and
00:24alongside me for commentary is Sue Smith. And a live game from the Premier League on
00:29the way. It's Manchester United and they take on Chelsea. I can't wait for this one
00:34today. The atmosphere is buzzing and I'm hoping the football lives up to it.
00:47And it's Manchester United to get the game kicked off.
00:53Here's how Manchester United line up. Lissandro Martinez starts alongside Harry
00:58Maguire as the centre-backs and they go with just one in attack.
01:04Here's how Chelsea line up.
01:07Yeah, it's the same formation and I'd expect both teams to commit players forward.
01:11So the two holding midfielders...
01:13Oh, goal here maybe! Superb early effort denied by top-class goalkeeping.
01:18Yeah, had to be at his best there. That was flying in.
01:24And they decide against playing it in.
01:28Now to play for another corner.
01:33Played into the box.
01:36And no scraps for the attackers to feed off.
01:38Hung on to the ball well.
01:44Tackle made and out for a throw.
01:52Bruno Fernandes.
01:54That will be a throw-in now.
02:05Well, you can see his disappointment there.
02:08Oh, there was some pace in that attack.
02:10They just couldn't finish it off, could they?
02:12Yeah.
02:17Fernandes.
02:23That's a lovely ball. There might be something building now.
02:30James.
02:34Fernandes.
02:37What a chance here!
02:39Oh, outstanding stop!
02:41Yeah, he stayed composed and narrowed the angle well.
02:44Just what was needed.
02:53And the ball comes in.
03:00Now, this might be promising.
03:08They could get caught out on the break here.
03:11And the ref goes to his whistle for that.
03:30Chelsea showing good wit here.
03:34And he goes.
03:35And on.
03:36And on.
03:37And across into the area.
03:43And they won't be going any further.
03:45Oh, that's exactly what you need.
03:47Standing firm, not giving an inch.
03:58Mark Cucurea.
04:02Getting closer.
04:03Opportunity here.
04:04Well, he's checked that out nicely.
04:12Under the box it goes.
04:17Well, it was looking good, but not all the way through.
04:25United recovering possession well.
04:31Not the cleanest passage of play.
04:41And the pass intercepted right at the key point.
04:48Burma.
04:50The chance now for a quick transition.
04:54And that might have ended up a lot better than it has.
05:02And that keeps the attack developing.
05:13Good pressure high up the pitch.
05:15Good pressure high up the pitch.
05:20Decent chance.
05:22The effort's shut out.
05:23What an important block that is.
05:25He's got his timing spot on.
05:29Burma.
05:49And it's so impressive how quickly they go from back to front.
05:53And once it falls to him like that, it's a routine finish.
05:57Cool and clinical.
06:011-0 as the game restarts.
06:05Cole Palmer.
06:19Now with Fernandes.
06:24Oh, real opportunity.
06:26Gets in the way superbly.
06:33Well, what a place to lose the ball just when the chance was on.
06:37Yeah, and he stopped that one in its tracks, didn't he?
06:40Well, here we go.
06:41Time for the transition.
06:48And it all looked so good until the end.
06:51Yeah, that was a real chance.
06:52They broke so quickly and created the opportunity to shoot.
06:56But it just lacked that clinical finish.
07:07Oh, brilliant anticipation.
07:09There could be something building for Chelsea here.
07:14And stopped in their tracks with a change in possession.
07:21United being afforded too much space here.
07:25The defence, quick to snatch it back.
07:33Casamira.
07:41Played in with that.
07:46The counter looks on here.
07:48Options available.
07:50Surely someone's got to do something about this.
07:52Is there something at the end?
07:55Fearless block.
07:59Decepted.
08:00Great reading of the game.
08:06Fernandes.
08:09This has to be.
08:12Oh, it was a great chance.
08:13And it should have been taken.
08:15Well, I'm not sure he'll get many chances better than that to even the score.
08:19He's going to be disappointed he couldn't put that one away.
08:26And that will do it for the first half here at Old Trafford.
08:33It's been a very assured and polished performance from Bruno Fernandes.
08:43Ball is rolling again with Chelsea needing to find a way back into the game.
08:52Fernandes.
08:54Cole Palmer.
08:59Pedro Neto.
09:01And a cross that could be dangerous.
09:06Well read to gain possession.
09:09Yeah, right place, right time.
09:10No messing about there.
09:13Matthias Cunha.
09:30United with the ball again.
09:34Still going here.
09:38Should score here.
09:40In it goes.
09:41Level once again.
09:43What a game this is turning out to be.
09:49Well, if we watch this again, it's all about being alert in and around the box.
09:54And when the ball falls to him, he's clinical.
09:56That's a really nice finish.
09:59So it's one-all as the ball gets rolling again.
10:03Shaw.
10:05And it's been cut out.
10:06There's the turnover.
10:11Danacho.
10:18Burma.
10:22They went too soon.
10:24It's offside.
10:25It's offside.
10:26It's offside.
10:33It's offside.
10:35It's offside.
10:38It's offside.
10:42Moises Caicedo.
10:47Takes the shot.
10:49You can feel the frustration after that.
10:51Possibly should have hit the target.
10:59Just take a look at the stats.
11:01They'll certainly be happy with the build-up play and the chances that they're creating.
11:05But it's about being clinical in front of goal now and making those opportunities count.
11:10And they've got to work to win it back again here.
11:16Matthias Cunha.
11:20And it's on now.
11:22And it's in to put them in front.
11:33Well, we can see it again now.
11:35He does so well to slip past this man.
11:37Leaves him stranded.
11:38And as soon as he flew on V1 with the keeper, he just smashes it.
11:42Such power in the strike.
11:44Brilliant.
11:49Chalaban.
11:51Pedro Neto.
11:54Moises Caicedo.
11:57Neto.
12:00Trevor Chalabar.
12:02Fernandes.
12:06In the right position to cut out the pass.
12:12United finding space on the flank.
12:25Neto.
12:26The assistant spotting a touch there.
12:29It'll be a throw.
12:31And Chelsea are making a change now.
12:39Neto.
12:43Moises Caicedo.
12:45Moises Caicedo.
12:47Mark Cocoria.
12:51That's a good ball.
12:54And Chelsea trailing.
12:56What can they do with this corner?
13:01It's played in now.
13:07Great instinct there to cut it out.
13:11Now here comes the press.
13:1720 minutes left to play.
13:23James.
13:29Rhys James.
13:32Pedro Neto.
13:35He's drifting into a useful position here.
13:42They've lost it.
13:43Needlessly, really.
13:45There's a chance for them to go now.
13:55Lovely set-up.
13:56And the game will stop.
13:58Offside.
14:06We're inside the final quarter of an hour now.
14:11Trail Pedro.
14:15Fernandes.
14:17Cole Palmer.
14:18Just needs the composure now.
14:20Oh, that's a tremendous save.
14:22Well, once he's through 1v1, you just expect him to score.
14:25But the keeper's done brilliant to deny him.
14:31And they decide against playing it in.
14:38And Bermap.
14:40There's Cunha.
14:46Oh, could be a chance here.
14:48Oh, could be a chance here.
14:49Oh, wrong side of the defence.
14:50Offside.
14:57Fernandes.
14:59Could they take advantage here?
15:01Time's starting to be the enemy now.
15:06Well, just listen to the atmosphere in here.
15:14It's been such a close game.
15:16Really competitive.
15:16And the fans are just desperate to get them over the line now.
15:25Not getting close enough here.
15:32And the flag's gone up for offside.
15:35Well, you've got to be aware and alive inside the box.
15:38Always keep moving.
15:39And he's just got caught ball watching.
15:43Sure.
15:47Should be setting something now.
15:52Oh, should score.
15:53And they've got their keeper to thank for still being in it.
15:57That's such an important save.
15:58You just felt it was game over if that had gone in.
16:16And that one goes out and away.
16:18Yeah, sometimes you don't need finesta yet.
16:21It's just about getting rid.
16:26Who's to level it?
16:29Oh, it must be here.
16:30Oh, fantastic stop.
16:32That should seal the win.
16:34Well, if they go on to win this,
16:35a lot of praise has to go to the keeper for that save.
16:38It's a huge moment in the game.
16:41Oh, surely.
16:43And he caught that with everything he's got.
16:45But it's missed the target handsomely.
16:53Excellent reading of the game to win the ball.
17:02Luke Short.
17:06There is the final whistle.
17:09Plenty of positives for them to take away.
17:11Not least the three points, Sue.
17:12Yeah, there wasn't much in it.
17:14To be honest, it was a real competitive game.
17:16There were chances at both ends.
17:18And they probably just about edged it overall, though.
17:21Deserved the result, in my opinion.
17:26Well, he's performed admirably.
17:28A really good performance.
17:30Managed to put his stamp on the game.
17:31Yeah, he had a good game.
17:33He got an important goal, which gave them the lead.
17:35He got an important goal.
17:35He got an important goal.
17:35He got an important goal.
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