Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United defeated Chelsea 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. The victory, secured with goals from Ronaldo (2) and Bruno Fernandes, lifts United into the top four, while Chelsea’s title hopes take another hit. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 15th minute, capitalising on a defensive error, and doubled his tally in the second half. Chelsea’s solitary goal came from Reece James in the 62nd minute. The win marks United’s third consecutive league victory, while Chelsea suffers their second defeat in as many games. The result also sees United close the gap on third-placed Liverpool to just two points.
Ronaldo Strikes Twice in Manchester United's Victory Over Chelsea
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United secured a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford. The win extends United’s unbeaten run to five matches in all competitions.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 15th minute, capitalising on a defensive error to slot the ball past Édouard Mendy. The Portuguese forward doubled United’s lead in the 38th minute, converting a penalty after Mason Mount was adjudged to have fouled Bruno Fernandes in the box.
Chelsea pulled one back in the 50th minute through Reece James, but United restored their two-goal advantage shortly after. Ronaldo set up Paul Pogba for the third goal, with the French midfielder firing home from close range.
The result sees United climb to second place in the Premier League table, level on points with leaders Manchester City. Chelsea, meanwhile, remain in sixth place, six points adrift of the top four.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær praised Ronaldo’s performance post-match. “He’s a world-class player, and he showed that today,” Solskjær said. “He’s a great leader and a great example for the young players.”
Manchester United Triumphs with Ronaldo's Double in Chelsea Clash
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United defeated Chelsea 3-1 in a thrilling Premier League clash at Old Trafford. The Portuguese superstar opened the scoring in the 15th minute, capitalising on a defensive error to slot the ball past Édouard Mendy. His second goal came in the 38th minute, a clinical finish from a Bruno Fernandes assist.
United’s third goal arrived in the 50th minute, with Ronaldo setting up Marcus Rashford for a tap-in. Chelsea’s lone goal came from a Mason Mount penalty in the 65th minute, awarded after a VAR review for a handball by Harry Maguire.
The victory extends Manchester United’s unbeaten run to six games in all competitions. Ronaldo’s double takes his Premier League goal tally to 11 this season, just three behind the league’s current top scorer, Ilkay Gündogan of Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration post-match. “We made individual mistakes that cost us dearly,” he said. “Manchester United exploited them well, especially Ronaldo. He’s a world-class player who made the difference today.”
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Twice as Manchester United Defeats Chelsea 3-1
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United defeated Chelsea 3-1 in a thrilling Premier League encounter at Old Trafford. The victory extends United’s unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 15th minute, capitalising on a defensive error to slot the ball past Edouard Mendy. The Portugal captain doubled his tally just before half-time, heading in from a Luke Shaw cross.
Chelsea pulled one back through Mason Mount in the 55th minute, but United restored their two-goal advantage shortly after. Bruno Fernandes curled in a 25-yard free-kick, his seventh goal of the season.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær praised Ronaldo’s performance post-match. “He’s a world-class player, he’s shown that again today,” Solskjær said. “He’s a great leader and a great example for the young players.”
The result sees United climb to fourth in the Premier League table, while Chelsea drop to sixth. Both teams now turn their attention to midweek fixtures in the Champions League and Europa League respectively.
Manchester United Claims Victory with Ronaldo's Decisive Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United secured a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford. The Portuguese forward opened the scoring in the 15th minute, capitalising on a defensive error before doubling United’s lead just after the hour mark with a clinical finish.
Chelsea pulled one back through Kai Havertz in the 50th minute, but United restored their two-goal advantage shortly after through Ronaldo’s second strike. The win sees United move up to second in the Premier League table, while Chelsea remain in fourth.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær praised Ronaldo’s performance post-match. “He’s a world-class player and he showed that today,” Solskjær said. “He’s a leader and he’s helping the younger players develop.”
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged United’s superiority. “They were the better team today,” Tuchel admitted. “We didn’t create enough chances and we made too many mistakes.”
The victory extends United’s unbeaten run to seven games in all competitions. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s defeat comes after a six-game winning streak. The result also sees United close the gap on league leaders Manchester City to six points.
Ronaldo's Double Leads Manchester United to 3-1 Win Over Chelsea
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Old Trafford. The victory moved United up to second place in the Premier League table, while Chelsea dropped to fourth.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 15th minute, finishing from close range after a cross from Luke Shaw. The Portugal captain then doubled his tally in the 39th minute, converting a penalty awarded for a foul on Marcus Rashford.
Chelsea pulled one back in the 50th minute through Reece James, but United restored their two-goal lead ten minutes later. Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot after a handball by Thiago Silva.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær praised Ronaldo’s performance post-match. “He’s a world-class player and he showed that today,” Solskjær said. “He’s a leader and he inspires the team.”
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admitted his side were second best. “We were not good enough today,” Tuchel said. “Manchester United were the better team and they deserved to win.”
The result ended Chelsea’s five-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. United, meanwhile, have now won three of their last four league games.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s double secured Manchester United’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table. The win marks United’s sixth consecutive league victory, while Chelsea’s defeat leaves them in the midst of a challenging season. With the next fixture against Liverpool on the horizon, United will look to maintain their momentum, while Chelsea faces an uphill battle to secure a top-four finish. The result also highlights the growing gap between the Premier League’s top clubs and the rest of the pack, with Manchester City and Liverpool hot on United’s heels.
