Manchester United Stun Chelsea with Late Rashford WinnerManchester United Stun Chelsea with Late Rashford Winner Manchester United produced a stunning late comeback to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday. Erik ten Hag’s side, who had endured a poor start to the season, showed remarkable resilience to overturn a one-goal deficit in the final minutes of the match. Chelsea took the lead in the 23rd minute through Kortney Hause, who headed home Raheem Sterling’s inch-perfect cross. The Blues, under the guidance of Graham Potter, looked in control for much of the first half, but United gradually grew into the game. In the second half, United introduced Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, who injected pace and creativity into their attack. The hosts pressed relentlessly and were rewarded in the 62nd minute when Anthony Martial equalised with a smart finish from outside the box. As the match wore on, both sides created chances, but it was United who ultimately found a late winner. In the 89th minute, Rashford collected the ball on the left flank and drove into the Chelsea box. The England international cut inside and fired a low shot into the bottom corner, sending the Old Trafford crowd into raptures. The victory represents a major boost for Manchester United, who move up to eighth in the Premier League standings. It also gives Erik ten Hag much-needed respite after a difficult period in charge. For Chelsea, the defeat is a setback in their quest for a top-four finish. The Blues have now lost three of their last four Premier League games and will need to regroup quickly ahead of their next match against Arsenal. Marcus Rashford was the hero for United, scoring the winning goal and tormenting the Chelsea defence throughout the game. The 24-year-old has now scored four goals in his last three appearances for the club. Erik ten Hag praised his team’s fighting spirit and determination after the match. “It was a difficult game, but we showed great character and resilience. We never gave up, and we got our reward in the end,” he said. Graham Potter, meanwhile, was disappointed with the result but acknowledged that Chelsea had been second-best in the second half. “We played well in the first half, but we lost control in the second,” he admitted. “Credit to Manchester United, they deserved the victory.”
