Manchester United secured their first Premier League victory of the season against Chelsea in a thrilling match on Sunday. The Red Devils dominated from start to finish, outshooting the Blues 14-6 and ultimately prevailing 2-0 at Old Trafford.
The match began with Manchester United taking control right away, dominating possession and creating numerous chances for goals. In the 25th minute, Marcus Rashford found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Petr Cech, but he was unable to convert his close-range effort.
In the 37th minute, Manchester United's dominance paid off as Jesse Lingard scored the first goal of the game. Lingard received a pass from Anthony Martial and took advantage of some poor Chelsea defending to find his way into the box and score past Cech.
Just before halftime, Manchester United doubled their lead. Rashford played a clever through ball to Martial, who fed Lingard again, and this time Lingard's shot found its way into the net. It was a well-timed strike that put Manchester United firmly in control of the game.
In the second half, Manchester United continued to dominate, creating more chances and pressing high up the pitch. However, Chelsea did not give up without a fight, and they were able to get back into the game in the 81st minute when Christian Pulisic scored a late equalizer for Chelsea.
Despite the late equalizer, Manchester United held on to win 2-1 and secure their first Premier League victory of the season. The result was a significant boost for United, who had been struggling early in the season and had lost their opening two matches.
The match was also notable for the performance of several key players. Rashford and Lingard both had excellent performances, with Rashford scoring twice and Lingard providing two assists. Martial also had a good day, making several important contributions to the team.
Overall, Manchester United demonstrated why they are one of the best teams in the league and showed that they can still compete against top opponents like Chelsea. The win gives them much-needed momentum going forward and sets the stage for a strong season ahead.