Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
MATCH INFO
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Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
Date: April 18, 2026
Competition: Premier League
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
manchester united grind out a hard-fought 1-0 win over chelsea at stamford bridge. garnacho scored the only goal late in the second half to secure a massive away victory, helping united bounce back from their midweek defeat to leeds.
Goals
minute 78 alejandro garnacho finish. 0-1 united. bruno fernandes perfectly weighted through ball on the counter attack, garnacho races clear of the defense and slots it low past the keeper.
How It Went
a very cagey match with few clear cut chances. chelsea controlled possession for most of the first half but lacked cutting edge in the final third. cole palmer came close with a curling free kick but onana tipped it wide. united looked happy to sit back and strike on the counter. the away side finally punished chelsea's high line when fernandes unlocked the defense for garnacho. chelsea threw everyone forward in stoppage time but united's backline held firm.
Quick Take
garnacho the difference maker again for united. clinical finish when the team needed it most.
bruno fernandes vision remains world class. one chance, one perfect assist.
onana massive in goal. a huge clean sheet under heavy late pressure from the blues.
chelsea frustrating in front of goal. lots of the ball but no end product today.
crucial three points for united to keep their champions league hopes alive.