Manchester United defeated fierce rivals, Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.
Goals from striker, Anthony Martial and defender, Harry Maguire sealed the victory for the United. The win beycame the third win against the Frank Lampard team in a succession.
United move three-point behind the Blues, who occupy the last spot of Champions League qualification.
Michy Batshuayi fired wide for Chelsea before Martial’s glancing header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross put United in front on the stroke of half-time.
Chelsea substitute Kurt Zouma had a goal disallowed after a Video Assistant Referee review ruled that Cesar Azpilicueta fouled Brandon Williams in the build-up.
Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick hit the post before his corner was powerfully headed in by Maguire to double Manchester United’s lead on 66 minutes.
Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud had a goal overturned by the VAR for offside and fellow substitute Mason Mount hit the post, before Odion Ighalo came close to a debut goal in a late cameo.
Newly recruited Nigerian Striker, Odion Ighalo made his debut to become first Nigerian to play for United in their 145-year-old history.
In his five minutes on the pitch, Ighalo had six touches, made five passes, a successful dribble and a shot. Man
