Premier League Surprise: Manchester United Stuns Chelsea with 3-1 VictoryPremier League Surprise: Manchester United Stuns Chelsea with 3-1 Victory In a thrilling Premier League encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United pulled off a remarkable 3-1 victory over Chelsea, leaving fans stunned and the title race wide open. The match started brightly, with both teams attacking with intent. However, it was United who took the lead in the 22nd minute through Anthony Martial. The French forward latched onto a through ball from Bruno Fernandes and coolly slotted it past Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Chelsea looked to respond immediately, but they were caught off guard again just before half-time. Fernandes, who had been in impressive form, doubled United’s lead with a superb free-kick from the edge of the box. United maintained their momentum in the second half, and they extended their advantage further in the 56th minute. Marcus Rashford, who had been a constant threat throughout the match, scored a stunning goal from distance to make it 3-0. Chelsea tried to find a way back into the game, but they were well and truly outplayed by a resurgent United side. The reigning champions did manage to get a consolation goal in the 84th minute through Olivier Giroud, but it was too little, too late. The victory was a huge boost for United, who had been struggling for form in recent weeks. It moved them up to sixth place in the table, just four points behind the top four. For Chelsea, the defeat was a major setback. It left them in eighth place, with their hopes of securing a Champions League spot now in jeopardy. The result also threw the Premier League title race wide open. Manchester City and Liverpool remain the favorites, but United’s victory has given the other teams in the league fresh hope of challenging for the crown.
