Moises Caicedo’s strike denied Manchester United victory of their first Premier League recreation since sacking Erik ten Hag as Chelsea claimed a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, who might be changed by Ruben Amorim later his month, sprinted down the touchline in celebration after Bruno Fernandes put United in entrance from the penalty spot 20 minutes from time. Caicedo shortly replied for the Blues, who edge above Arsenal on aim distinction into fourth place within the desk.
A degree leaves United nonetheless down in thirteenth, six factors off the highest 4.
The Red Devils’ return of simply 12 factors from 10 video games is United’s worst begin to a league marketing campaign since 1986/87.
Amorim was not in attendance as he prepares to take cost of Sporting Lisbon for the one of many closing instances towards Manchester City within the Champions League on Tuesday.
United have been much more aggressive than in 3-0 demolitions by Liverpool and Tottenham at dwelling this season, however confirmed lots of the identical flaws that value Ten Hag his job.
Van Nistelrooy loved a 5-2 demolition of an under-strength Leicester in his first match in cost to succeed in the League Cup quarter-finals in midweek.
Still a hero among the many United followers from his days as a prolific striker, the Dutchman’s title was chanted in a buoyant pre-match ambiance.
However, a Chelsea facet which have misplaced as soon as in 9 Premier League video games, supplied a a lot stiffer take a look at for a United facet nonetheless brief on confidence.
Both sides hit the woodwork in a disappointing first 45 minutes as Noni Madueke hit the put up from a nook earlier than Marcus Rashford clipped the bar with a cushioned volley within the final motion of the half.
Pedro Neto’s burst of tempo practically gave Chelsea a dream begin to the second interval however the Portuguese winger’s shot flew simply previous the far put up.
However, the Blues stay overly reliant on Cole Palmer for inspiration.
The boyhood United fan, who started his profession at Manchester City earlier than becoming a member of Chelsea final yr, was saved quiet by Van Nistelrooy’s pairing of Casemiro alongside Manuel Ugarte in midfield.
‘Results will come’
Before kick-off solely Southampton had scored fewer than United’s eight Premier League objectives in 9 video games this season.
The lack of effectivity in entrance of aim that Ten Hag usually bemoaned was in proof once more.
“Over the final video games we performed we misplaced some factors the place we did not convert our probabilities,” stated Van Nistelrooy, who is about to take cost of two extra video games.
“When you create loads, all via the season thus far, I’m not too frightened the gamers will get in a circulate with outcomes and confidence rising. Results will come.”
Alejandro Garnacho wasted an excellent probability to open the scoring from Fernandes’ cut-back with a tame effort that looped into the arms of Robert Sanchez.
United have been gifted the prospect to interrupt the impasse when Sanchez clipped Rasmus Hojlund contained in the field.
Fernandes saved his cool to ship the Spanish worldwide goalkeeper the improper manner and spark wild celebrations from Van Nistelrooy.
United’s pleasure was short-lived as Chelsea hit again inside 4 minutes.
A nook was solely cleared to the sting of the field, the place Caicedo related a candy strike to fireside into the underside nook.
Caicedo value a British switch report 115 million kilos ($149 million) when he joined Chelsea simply over a yr in the past and is starting to ship on that funding after a tough first season.
“Since we arrived Moi is doing unbelievable,” stated Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.
“The downside with Moi is as a result of the membership paid huge cash, folks count on them to be the very best. It is regular to be a bit up and down. We try to enhance him and he’s exhibiting how good he’s.”
Chelsea ought to have struck once more moments later when substitute Enzo Fernandez spooned over with Andre Onana stranded.
But it was United who got here closest in a frantic finale when Garnacho’s acrobatic effort flew simply over.
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