Jose Mourinho insisted a draw would have been a fair result following another losing return to Stamford Bridge.
Alvaro Morata’s second-half header gave Chelsea victory over Mourinho’s Manchester United, who lose twice at the Bridge last season.
“It was a big game – powerful team against powerful team, tactically and emotionally,” former Blues boss Mourinho said.
“They scored before us and were then in a more comfortable position. One goal and three points – congratulations to Chelsea.
“We had initiative and courage and had chances to equalise, which would have been a fair result.”
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