Manchester United

Chelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge with both teams hoping to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

— The game can be streamed via the Sky Go app. [fuboTV Canada](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/ca/epl/?irad=1372819&irmp=1131770&sharedID=editorial) [Optus Sport](https://bit.ly/3Jf30UC) Chelsea play host to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London England. But the Italian international then made up for it by converting a penalty in a 1-1 draw. Ten Hag has opted not to include him in his squad for today's match after the Portuguese refused to come on as a late substitute in the 2-0 win over Tottenham last time out. "Obviously, Fred and Eriksen are different players but it's the same position. "We're happy, the squad is happy with how we played. Our focus is totally on this game, the players are prepared and will work to get a result," says Ten Hag. 20 mins from kickoff: Plenty of talk about Ronaldo's omission still dominates the headlines and indeed Ten Hag's pre-match questions. 10 mins from kickoff: Potter has once again decided to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal again... 13th min: Kepa makes the first save of the match.

The Blues haven't lost a match since September 6 in both Premier League and Champions League and extended that run in midweek, but Blues fans will be ...

Who will win the English Premier League this season? Manchester United will face Sheriff Tiraspol at home on 28th October, with a draw sufficient to take them to the knockout stages, before taking on West Ham United in another tough Premier League clash on 30th October. They will then make a trip to the south coast to take on Graham Potter's former club Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on 29th October.

Manchester United have received no interest in Cristiano Ronaldo despite making him available on a free transfer since the summer, sources have told ESPN.

Sources have said that there is a hope within Old Trafford that clubs could emerge as potential options for Ronaldo if he enjoys a productive World Cup with Portugal in Qatar next month. [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) have received no interest in [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) despite making him available on a free transfer since the summer, sources have told ESPN. [Ronaldo will miss](/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4776516/man-uniteds-cristiano-ronaldo-left-old-trafford-before-full-time-in-win-over-tottenham-sources) Saturday's Premier League game against [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) at Stamford Bridge after being dropped by manager Erik ten Hag as punishment for [refusing to play ](/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4777310/man-uniteds-cristiano-ronaldo-refused-to-come-on-during-win-over-tottenham-erik-ten-hag)as a substitute in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Tottenham at Old Trafford.

An exciting finish saw a penalty stroked home by Jorginho before Casemiro headed in to share the points.

United sit a point behind Saturday’s opponents and also head into the clash in fine fettle, despite the recent drama surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo (more on him later) and the derby thrashing by City at the start of the month. After conceding a goal in each of Potter’s first two games against Salzburg and Crystal Palace, the Blues haven’t let any in in their last five. That said, why watch when you can stay here and allow me to bring the game to life with some carefully chosen words? We're about 10 minutes away from kick-off and the noise in the stadium is building very close to what we'd expect. Chelsea manage to get their collective feet on the ball for more than a couple of seconds and move into the United half. Ten Hag revealed that the Portuguese star refused to come on as a late substitute in Wednesday’s victory over Spurs, going up the tunnel before the full-time whistle. Not long after and Cucurella is flying in to a United player. He certainly gets hold of it and it flies just wide of the far post. It's been a good opening to the second half from the Blues. Shaw crosses in deep and the Brazilian rises to put a firm header back across goal. Back and forth goes possession, neither side looking to hold onto the ball for too long. The result keeps Chelsea in fourth place, a point ahead of United.

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped by Erik ten Hag for their trip to Chelsea after refusing to come on as a late substitute against Tottenham before leaving early; ...

"They beat Spurs the other night and thought they'd won the European Cup. They got hammered against Man City [without him], they lost to Brighton, they lost to Brentford, they've drawn today and celebrated like they've won the league. "He has to take his punishment. Can he get back into the team before the World Cup? "Everyone was saying after the Spurs game it was Manchester United's best performance in years. "They asked the manager in the press conference about Ronaldo refusing to come on but they should have asked him when was he going to put him on? Cristiano is too good a player, too fantastic a character and the club have got to move on. "I'm going to try and defend him. 'I count on him') and that he "counts" on him for the rest of the season, but Sky Sports pundit Neville believes the 37-year-old should leave. Let’s focus on this game, it was a good game for my team and I have to compliment my team. That has been brewing over the last few weeks," said Keane. Because this has to end," said Neville.

Gary Neville has delivered his verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo's refusal to step off the bench during Man United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Manager [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) chose to take disciplinary action against the forward, leaving him out of the squad for Saturday's teatime trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. "When you look at whether Cristiano should be selected, Manchester United are better without him - and Erik ten Hag knows that. I have to say, as someone in the dressing room, it's something that's unacceptable. He also conceded that United are 'better' when the 37-year-old is not playing. He has started just twice in the Premier League so far this season, highlighting that he has been out-of-favour under Ten Hag. [Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo), who was dropped to the bench for the visit of Spurs, refused to come on as a substitute late on in the contest, instead choosing to get up off the bench, walk back down the tunnel and head for home.

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United have 'expressed interest in MLS starlet Jhon Duran, joining Liverpool in the race for the £10 million-rated forward's ...

Jhon Duran picked up five goals and eight assists in the MLS last season for Chicago Fire The 18-year-old picked up eight goals and five assists in 27 games last season, and is believed to have attracted interest from around Europe. - Jhon Duran picked up five goals and eight assists in the MLS last season

Against Chelsea, the Brazilian, Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen looked like a slick, modern and fully functional unit.

The introduction of Mateo Kovacic and the switch to a 4-3-3 led to Chelsea’s best spell of the game. But ultimately this is also a contact sport, a thing of guts and loins, of inches and millimetres, of who can win the grapple and who can summon the courage to leap highest when everything is on the line. United had 53% of the possession here, but more important was the ambition and calmness on the ball. This is a rapidly changing United team, and nowhere is the transition more dramatic and noticeable than in midfield. It had been a game of stratagems and counter-stratagems, plans made and then remade, two coaches trying to control the space on the pitch with the space in their heads. By the end of this taut and thrilling match, the iPads and the tactics boards had been stashed away.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter says its clear weve still got a lot of work to do after reports of homophobic chanting from Manchester United fans on day when ...

This includes working with fan groups to educate fans on the offence which discriminatory language causes." A Manchester United spokesperson later said: "Homophobia, like all forms of discrimination, has no place in football. Chelsea boss Graham Potter says "it's clear we've still got a lot of work to do" after reports of homophobic chanting from Manchester United fans on day when clubs showed support for Rainbow Laces campaign; United counterpart Erik ten Hag: "It does not belong in the stands"

Man Utd want MLS star Jhon Duran, Real Madrid are keen on Diogo Dalot, Barcelona weigh up Ruben Neves, and Kylian Mbappe is unhappy at PSG.

It already appears that he wants influence outside the scope of any player who has come before him, and if his reaction is to leave the club in January, then it might help PSG start to build a much more professional setup after years of unnecessary drama. Barcelona are not quite good enough in Europe and adding some energy and sophistication to the middle of their squad would help them get to where Xavi Hernandez wants. He has a year longer on his deal but there is a chance they could strike a deal for an initial loan before a £40m transfer goes through in the summer.

Casemiro scored his first goal for Manchester United with a dramatic headed equaliser four minutes into stoppage time against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

[Ruben Loftus-Cheek](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186505/Ruben-Loftus-Cheek) struggled to make any impact in the centre of the pitch. [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane) to what appeared to be a worrying injury in the second half. Kante and Jorginho are both in their 30s and Kovacic, at 28, is arguably beyond the peak of his career. [Match report: Chelsea 1-1 Man United](/soccer/report?gameId=637947) But Ten Hag is clearly a spiky character and the players he has added to the squad since taking charge have given United the physical edge they have lacked for too long. But [Brazil](/soccer/team?id=205) international Casemiro, a £70 million summer signing from [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86), salvaged a point for United by beating McTominay to a cross and heading the ball past goalkeeper Kepa, who had pushed it onto the post. And Casemiro showed his experience with a series of tactical fouls that helped halt Chelsea attacks. [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) and [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) played out a tight 1-1 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Last season, and repeatedly since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, United have been a soft touch on the pitch with opponents too often winning the physical battle over the 90 minutes. McTominay had foolishly wrestled Broja to the ground in front of referee Stuart Attwell, leaving the official with no option but to award a penalty. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights)

Manchester United issue a statement after a homophobic chant was heard coming from some away fans on Saturday.

Also on show at Old Trafford next Sunday will be the ever-present Rainbow Devils banner promoting our LGBTQ+ supporters’ club. This includes working with fan groups to educate fans on the offence which discriminatory language causes.” Manchester United is proud of our diverse fan base and the work we have done to reduce instances like we sadly heard at Stamford Bridge.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Manchester United summer signing Antony left Chelsea's defender Ben Chilwell after nutmegging him during their EPL clash at Stamford ...

Fernandes' bad day in office was compounded when his international teammate Cancelo left him on the floor with a lovely piece of skill. He was one of the main antagonists as Manchester United pinned down Chelsea in the opening exchanges. His mazy runs and quick feet often leave defenders for dead.

The Man United boss' management of the Cristiano Ronaldo saga has been exemplary.

In the team, we have values and standards and I have to control that.” "I have to set standards and values and I have to control them. Ten Hag dropped him for the trip to Chelsea as a result, hoping that he will “reflect” on his actions. He’s been successful at quelling the internal toxicity before it has arisen and thus re-laying the foundations for a high-standard long-term culture at United. [Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo)’s exit before full-time against Rayo Vallecano caused a stir again - but he dealt with the noise superbly, criticising and warning the superstar about his behaviour. He also revived the form of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho in what looked like a promising frontline partnership.

The Brazilian midfielder was once again in superb for as Erik ten Hag's side rescued a late point at Stamford Bridge.

Registering 68 touches and 10 ball recoveries, it is hard not to see why United were so keen on bringing in the midfielder to help fill a clear missing piece of their puzzle earlier this year. Casemiro is quite scary,'' he wrote on social media, following yesterday's draw in the capital. Gary Lineker was quick to back up the recent praise, insisting he himself is already impressed with what he has seen from the five-time Champions League winner.

Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo clash over Erik ten Hag's handling of the Cristiano Ronaldo issue at Old Trafford.

When Neville suggested that few Manchester United fans would want to see Ronaldo in the starting line-up, Keane gave a curt response. He’s going to have to leave, that’s it, that’s all it is." The former United captain went on to suggest that Ronaldo will have to leave the club. The legendary midfielder said: "There are players at Man United who have done a lot worse than what he's done." He goes to Everton a week later, comes on, scores a goal. He said: "I couldn't care less what fans think. He went on, explaining what he sees Ronaldo contributing to the team: "They played Man City a few weeks ago and it could've been 16 [goals they conceded]. The manager says, 'I'm not bringing him on' because he didn’t want to disrespect Ronaldo. Neville continued: "End it this week or create a truce to get to the World Cup. if you’re doing things like that you've got to leave." He said: "For me, [he] had no choice, no option... Neville began the debate by backing ten Hag's decision.

Manchester United have said they will work with fan groups to tackle discriminatory abuse after a section of their fans were heard making homophobic chants ...

This includes working with fan groups to educate fans on the offence which discriminatory language causes.” Manchester United is proud of our diverse fan base and the work we have done to reduce instances like we sadly heard at Stamford Bridge. [Jorginho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jorginho-MvC0hVi06208wo5E/) penalty was cancelled out by a [Casemiro](https://theathletic.com/football/player/casemiro-wQ6Q8xViV8kqizDc/) header late in added time. [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) places in fifth. [Raphael Varane](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raphael-varane-fqIirRcGC4muo1f5/) was targeted by home supporters as he left the pitch with an injury on Saturday. [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) have said they will work with fan groups to tackle discriminatory abuse after a section of their fans were heard making homophobic chants against [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/).

Erik ten Hag delivers the latest news on Rapha after he went off at Stamford Bridge.

Ten Hag told reporters after the game: "It is difficult to say how it is now because it is so soon after the game. Of course he is experienced, but [the] medical [staff] have to do their job, have to make the assessment and set the right diagnosis, and then from there on can come a conclusion.” While Varane was able to walk off the pitch with the club physio and doctor, he was crying as he did so signifying the potential severity of the injury.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane could potentially miss out on the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

That will always bring you to the right position. "We have to live with that and I'm happy with that as well." "It's more important to have the right culture and the right standards for us to live by.

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho calmly slotted home from the penalty spot on 85 minutes, but Casemiro arrived with a header four minutes into added time as he score ...

[Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/169532/Kepa-Arrizabalaga) performed well to keep the scores level. We have to wait 24 hours and then we will know what it is," Ten Hag said. Sources have told ESPN that Ronaldo has been available on a free transfer since the summer but they have received no interest. "I would have been disappointed if we had gone without a point because we didn't deserve that. [Scott McTominay](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/255850/Scott-McTominay) manhandled opposing striker [Armando Broja](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/291535/Armando-Broja) to the ground, with [Jorginho](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/233721/Jorginho) converting the resulting penalty. [France](/football/team?id=478)'s World Cup squad will be concerned for defender [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane), who went over on his ankle midway through the second half and limped away looking distraught. [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang) had a series of near misses in the second half, while [Trevoh Chalobah](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/227784/Trevoh-Chalobah) hit the bar. [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro) showed his quality and popped up in the box in the final moments and provided a fierce header. The best chances fell to [Marcus Rashford](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/230945/Marcus-Rashford) and [Antony](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/315294/Antony), who forced Kepa into a fingertip save in the 13th minute and put a shot wide just before halftime with only the goalkeeper to beat. [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro) helped [Manchester United](/football/team?id=360) salvage a 1-1 draw away to [Chelsea](/football/team?id=363) in the Premier League on Saturday amid the absence of forward [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo). [refusing to play](/football/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4777310/man-uniteds-cristiano-ronaldo-refused-to-come-on-during-win-over-tottenham-erik-ten-hag) as a substitute against Tottenham on Wednesday. [Jorginho](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/233721/Jorginho) calmly slotted home from the penalty spot on 85 minutes, but Casemiro arrived with a header four minutes into added time as he scored his first United goal and helped claim a share of the points at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United ace Lisandro Martinez tweeted 'we're all in this together' as he shared a snap of him celebrating with a fan after the draw at Chels.

[switch from Ajax in the summer](https://talksport.com/football/1150584/man-utd-lisandro-martinez-transfer-announced-ajax-erik-ten-hag-reunited/). [Chelsea](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113034/chelsea/) by a point as they continued their impressive record against the ‘Big Six’ this season. [United](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113099/manchester-united/)‘s unbeaten run in the Premier League to four games, while more importantly, they remain in touching distance of the top four.

Manchester United are reportedly willing to let striker Cristiano Ronaldo leave for free in January with the Portugal forward having fallen out of favour ...

It is said that United are hoping to generate interest in the player if he enjoys a successful World Cup campaign with Portugal. [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4777921/man-united-prepared-to-grant-cristiano-ronaldo-free-transfer-amid-lack-of-interest-sources), United have been open to letting the 37-year-old leave Old Trafford since he expressed his desire to leave the club earlier in the summer. The report adds that [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) have not asked for a fee for [Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) as they were hoping another side would be willing to take on his £500,000-a-week contract.

Cristiano Ronaldo's fractious second spell at Manchester United “has to end” as soon as possible, according to the club's former defender Gary Neville. The ...

“It’s not fair to him to be remembered for this situation. “Cristiano Ronaldo is going to have to go somewhere else and play every week because he can’t accept being on the bench,” Neville told Sky Sports. “The only thing that Cristiano and the club can do is get together in the next week and end the relationship.”

Man Utd drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Casemiro's header rescued a point in stoppage time at Stamford Bridge.

Antony ran straight to the midfielder after Casemiro's goal and he appeared to shout in his face. Casemiro's goal ensured that Erik ten Hag's side avoided defeat and the goal was wildly celebrated next to the away supporters. Antony endeared himself to Manchester United fans on Saturday night when celebrating Casemiro's goal against Chelsea.

Ten Hag's discipline over togetherness and insistence on following a tactical plan feed suggest a manager trying to grow his authority.

[David de Gea](https://theathletic.com/football/player/david-de-gea-7i01i7zkp5zwydXT/), the scrutiny on Ten Hag’s decision [to drop Cristiano Ronaldo](https://theathletic.com/3713598/2022/10/20/cristiano-ronaldo-manchester-united-2/) would have amplified. He told Antony to stop arguing with Dalot over a mix-up to a pass by Shaw as the game carried on around them. Ten Hag used a handheld tactics board to talk [Antony](https://theathletic.com/football/player/antony-wnm4X5Bgf4PfC0PP/) about positioning and when play went on, he urged Elanga to chase back as [Carney Chukwuemeka](https://theathletic.com/football/player/carney-chukwuemeka-yZpMJzT5OAPGusuQ/) broke forwards. Ten Hag’s discipline over togetherness and his insistence on following a tactical plan feed into the roots of a manager trying to grow his authority. “We didn’t make the right decisions on the ball,” Ten Hag said by way of explaining his increasing volume as the match wore on. Roy Keane, Gary Neville, and Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink traded heated words in the Sky Sports studio [about Ronaldo’s status.](https://theathletic.com/3716774/2022/10/22/alan-shearer-cristiano-ronaldo/) By applying consequences off the pitch, the players know Ten Hag has a strong foundation of principles on it too. [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/)’s manager put one hand on his player’s shoulder and with the other gesticulated from right to left, defence to attack. Team-mates might not act as instinctively to instructions from the dugout if there is a hint of rebellion. Chelsea gained the ball and even though United turned over possession again with good pressing, leading to a Fernandes shot, Ten Hag seemed to demand that moves be constructed through midfield rather than go direct. Ten Hag, it appeared clear, wanted his full-backs to get forward and wide to deliver balls into the box.

Manchester United have made strides forward under Erik Ten Hag, but are still missing the right striker for the Dutchman's approach.

Ten Hag’s Manchester United are still a work-in-progress, but the Dutch coach is starting to find some solutions in certain areas of the pitch. United are starting to play like a Ten Hag team. It’s clear Manchester United need a new centre forward to take the next step under their new manager. For all the dominance United enjoyed, for all the opportunities they created, they failed to make that count on the scoreboard. Sancho could still contribute more, but Ten Hag appears to have a greater understanding of the England international’s qualities than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or Ralf Rangnick ever did. At last, the Old Trafford club appears to have turned a corner.