Chelsea Seal Stunning Comeback with Last-Minute EqualizerChelsea Seal Stunning Comeback with Last-Minute Equalizer In a pulsating encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea salvaged a remarkable 1-1 draw against Manchester United thanks to a dramatic last-minute equalizer from Marcos Alonso. The visiting Red Devils took an early lead through Scott McTominay in the 10th minute. The Scottish midfielder poked home from close range after a scramble in the Chelsea penalty area. Chelsea dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances. Timo Werner missed a golden opportunity to level the scores just before half-time, firing wide from inside the six-yard box. As the second half wore on, Chelsea’s frustration mounted. Kai Havertz hit the post with a thunderous drive, while substitute Romelu Lukaku had a goal disallowed for offside. With time running out, Chelsea threw bodies forward in search of an equalizer. In the dying seconds of the match, a cross from Hakim Ziyech found Alonso at the far post. The Spanish full-back volleyed the ball into the net, sending Stamford Bridge into a frenzy. The dramatic equalizer rescued a point for Chelsea and extended their unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions. Manager Thomas Tuchel hailed his team’s spirit and determination. “We never gave up,” said Tuchel. “We kept fighting until the very end, and we deserve the point. It was an important moment for us.” Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was disappointed with the result after seeing his team take an early lead. “We were in control of the game for large parts, but we made some mistakes and they punished us,” said Solskjaer. “We need to be more clinical in front of goal.” The draw leaves Chelsea in third place in the Premier League table, one point behind United. The Red Devils remain in fifth place, eight points behind league leaders Manchester City.
