Chelsea Team Vs. Manchester United Results
Sunday’s match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge ended in a stalemate, with the two teams sharing a point each. Both teams created enough chances to claim the three points in the 90 minutes gameplay, but the game ended in a 0-0 draw. However, Chelsea created more chances compared to their counterparts Manchester United.
The game had a total of 28 shots, but to the surprise of many Betway punters, no goals were present. These results left Thomas Tuchel’s team unbeaten and spirits high for their next game against Liverpool on Thursday.
While the results weren’t that bad for the Blues or the Red Devils, the two are still six points away from each other. Manchester United retained their second place behind the rivals Manchester city, who is in the first position. The Manchester United defense is currently solid since they have conceded once only in the last six matches. The only goal conceded by Manchester united was by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s second-half penalty at Old Trafford.
Although the backline of Manchester united seems strong, it comes at a cost since the attacking side is not that strong. The attacking side of the team is not that strong. According to Roy Keane, the former United captain, they have not made a big difference in their performance in the big matches. The reason for the defense concentration is the fear due to the loss under Tottenham players’ hands.
The former Red Devil’s captain further added that this might be the mindset that players have going into games. Some quarters might account for the draw as the prowess of the goalkeeper or players missing penalties. Additionally, recent Manchester United games lack the exciting factor, considering they have some great attacking players on the squad. However, that hasn’t deterred soccer betting fans at Betway from wagering on their games.
In the match against the two teams, Chelsea seemed to have the upper hand, whereby they created more chances in the game. They were breaking the forward very fast on the counter-attack, and one such moment saw mount exchange the ball with pace and precision to Hudson do on the right flank. De Gea was on his toes to secure the Manchester United goal.
The former United captain was convinced that the team’s lack of goals was due to the mindset that they had good players on the pitch. However, there have been some sterile matches, considering the current results. In December, when Manchester United and Manchester city faced each other, United managed only two shots on target. The draws against Liverpool and Arsenal in January miss the unusual fan factor.
In the final third round of the match, United won the possession on eleven different occasions. That is one of the circumstances the team has dominated the game in terms of control. The last time Manchester United possessed the ball 11 times was five years ago when they beat Aston villa under Louis Van Gaal’s management. According to the Chelsea boss’s interview, Thomas Tuchel, with sky sports after the match, it was difficult since the team had started on a high note. There was a lack of confidence by players in the game.
