4 April
2024
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23:19

United collapse: Taken down by two extra-time goals in a game of “madness”.

– Crazy, Chelsea hat-trick hero Cole Palmer described the scene that happened at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

Chelsea and Manchester United both recorded seasons that were far below standard. In the encounter between them, both teams showed how vulnerable and fragile they are.

Viaplay commentator Tor Ole Skullerud categorized United’s early defensive play as a “disaster”. Chelsea took advantage first through a wing pass to Conor Gallagher, then from the penalty spot through Cole Palmer.

Amazingly, United managed to turn things around to 3-2. Erik ten Hag’s squad fluctuates drastically in their performance, and in this period of the match they are in a positive direction.

First, Alejandro Garnacho capitalized on a poor cross from Moises Caicedo, before Bruno Fernandes equalized five minutes later.

After switching sides, Antony found Garnacho with a superb pass with the outside of his foot. With a header he outwitted Djordje Petrovic who was threatening in the Chelsea goal.

Time was running out, but Chelsea refused to give up. Nine minutes into extra time, Palmer was ready again on the penalty spot, and remained as confident as he had been at the start of the match.

In the chaotic final minutes, he was the one who remained calm. The young Englishman knocked on the door when he got another chance. His shot sailed past Scott McTominay and past Andre Onana who was beaten at United’s home ground.

The match again went in Chelsea’s favor, who secured a 4-3 win at home.

– We deserved to win this game, but we can’t just give it away. “We could have handled it better,” ten Hag told TNT Sports after the match.

based on Notes No team in Premier League history has lost after leading as late as United did on Wednesday night.