London. Chelsea vs Manchester United and a cool October evening when Cristiano Ronaldo was left out in the cold.
The two clubs do battle again tonight as Erik ten Hag’s side chase the certainty of a top-four finish. Rewind seven months and the United groundwork was very much still being laid.
Casemiro rescued a point for United with a last-gasp header after Jorginho put the home side ahead from the spot with three minutes remaining. The result left United fifth, a point behind Chelsea. The Blues are now firmly in the rear view mirror as Ten Hag’s side chase the point they need to confirm Champions League football next season. If the Reds finish their campaign with three more wins they’ll claim third spot and the FA Cup, denying Manchester City the chance to emulate the United treble of 1999.
