Chelsea won with a late smash-and-grab, and Manchester United saw a startling collapse at Stamford Bridge.

After a spectacular comeback that saw United lead 3-2 against the Blues, United believed they had the game won, but Cole Palmer’s heroics gave the home team a 4-3 triumph.

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After scoring twice in a span of fifteen minutes, the Blues stunned Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils’ manager, early in the first half.

In just four minutes, Conor Gallagher gave the West Londoners the lead, which Palmer doubled from the penalty spot.

But Alejandro Garnacho’s goal in the 34th minute gave the Red Devils a response, and Bruno Fernandes equalized five minutes later.

After Garnacho finished his brace on minute 67, United believed their mission in west London was accomplished.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6

Teamed up well with Antony on the right when going forward, but sometimes found lacking  in defence, not least when he was caught upfield before Chelsea’s penalty. Better after break.

Raphael Varane – 5

Unfortunate for first goal, when ball ricocheted off his heels into Gallagher’s path, and even more so to pick up a knock that led to him being substituted at half-time.

Harry Maguire – 6

At times looked vulnerable to the pace in Chelsea’s attack but was solid enough when he needed to be. Forward run almost led to goal, did some good work at the back towards the end.

Diogo Dalot – 4

Caught out of position for early goal and was led a merry dance by Palmer. Provided cross for Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser but then slipped to concede late, late penalty.

Casemiro – 4

Sluggish from the start, slow to react for opening goal and misplacing passes regularly. Sent second-half header off target and was lucky to stay on the pitch as long as he did.

Kobbie Mainoo – 7

Lost ball in build-up to opening goal, but improved as the first half went on and he had to, so bad was the man alongside him. Gradually outshone the £100million midfielders in Chelsea blue. 

Antony – 8

Spoiled lively start by giving away penalty but a threat all evening in one of his best United displays. Won the ball and then played a superb pass to tee up Garnacho for United’s third.

Bruno Fernandes – 6

Spent early stages moaning about fouls on him not being penalised but fine header for the equaliser. Kept his team going without hitting his usual standards with the ball.  

Alejandro Garnacho – 8

Much improved from the Brentford game, he capitalised well on Caicedo’s mistake to drag United back into the game and then gave them the lead with well-taken header.

Rasmus Hojlund – 5

Struggled to get into the game in the first half after a similarly ineffective display at Brentford. Livened up a bit after the break but not enough to avoid being hooked just before winner.

Substitutes

Jonny Evans (for Maguire, half time) – 5

The veteran defender lasted only 21 minutes before he too had to go off injured.

Willy Kambwala (for Evans, 66) – 6

Good block on Jackson, did nothing wrong as United gave it away right at the death.

Marcus Rashford (for Hojlund, 66) – 5

Caught on his heels when Garnacho sent in a cross, offered little.