Chelsea earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester United, denying interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy a victorious debut in the Premier League.
The match unfolded dramatically, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm in a lackluster first half.
The game sparked to life in the 70th minute when Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was penalized for bringing down Rasmus Hojlund.
Bruno Fernandes took responsibility, confidently converting the penalty to give United a 1-0 lead. However, United’s hopes of securing three points were abruptly dashed when Moises Caicedo struck gold for Chelsea.
The Ecuadorian midfielder unleashed a stunning first-time volley that nestled into the bottom-left corner, securing a vital equalizer.
This draw allowed Chelsea to surge into the top four, edging past Arsenal, while United crept up one place to 13th.
The match highlighted United’s ongoing struggles, with just 12 points from 10 games, marking their worst start to a league season since 1986-87.
Furthermore, their tally of nine goals is the lowest at this stage since the 1973-74 season.
While the result mirrored the historical competitiveness between the two sides—now featuring a record 27 draws in Premier League history—Van Nistelrooy will need to rally his team as they continue to grapple with a faltering start.
Eyes are now on the potential arrival of Ruben Amorim, which may bring a renewed sense of optimism to the Red Devils.
