Audio By Carbonatix
Manchester United closed in on the Champions League places with victory over Chelsea as Frank Lampard's side were left with a sense of injustice after contentious video assistant referee decisions went against them.
United closed to within three points of Chelsea in fourth place with headed goals either side of the interval from Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire at Stamford Bridge.
Martial glanced in Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross on the stroke of half-time before Manchester United captain Maguire powered in a header from Bruno Fernandes' corner after 66 minutes.
Chelsea felt aggrieved as Maguire was fortunate to escape a red card for kicking Michy Batshuayi in the groin in the first half as they tangled on the touchline, despite the incident being examined by VAR.
And the review system denied them again when Chelsea thought substitute Kurt Zouma had made it 1-1. The goal was ruled out for a push by Cesar Azpilicueta on Brandon Williams, although replays showed United's Fred put a hand in the back of Chelsea's captain.
Chelsea's frustration was complete when Olivier Giroud's 76th-minute header was ruled out with his foot in an offside position as he moved to meet Mason Mount's free-kick.
Being on the right side of the decisions helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United to complete their first league double over Chelsea since 1987/88.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
NACOC dismantles drug dens in Eastern and Greater Accra regions in ‘Operation White Ember’
3 minutes -
GPL 2025/26: Aduana fight from two goals down to draw against Young ApostlesÂ
18 minutes -
Emmanuel Dzivenu: The ‘stolen’ birthday
20 minutes -
ECG announces technical challenge with MMS-compliant meters; says it’s being fixed
24 minutes -
Less than 1% renewables: Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah calls for legal and policy reset
1 hour -
Galamsey operator sentenced for slashing student with bladeÂ
2 hours -
Creative Canvas 2025: Black Sherif — The cultural storyteller
2 hours -
PassionAir female pilot shares inspiring journey into aviation
3 hours -
Only shortlisted teachers with index numbers eligible for GES promotion exams
3 hours -
Sam George warns Ghanaians against assisting illegal acquisition of citizenship
4 hours -
Three injured as firefighters rescue 26 passengers after multi-vehicle crash near Kintampo Waterfalls
4 hours -
Supercar Spectacle co-founder lauds attendance at historic event
4 hours -
COPEC calls for continued investment to ensure TOR’s sustainability
4 hours -
Tyler Perry sued by another aspiring actor alleging sexual assault and seeking $77m in damages
5 hours -
Canadian national and Ghanaian boyfriend arrested for alleged arson at Oyarifa
5 hours
