Chelsea secured an important 2-0 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in Week 9 of the Premier League.
After a fast-paced first half with chances for both sides, which also included goals ruled out for offside, the teams went into the break goalless at 0-0.
The Londoners started the second half better and took the lead in the 50th minute. Morgan Rogers scored a fine goal after a solo effort, carrying the ball a considerable distance from midfield before finishing into the net.
The situation became even more difficult for Manchester United in the 63rd minute, when the referee, after consulting the VAR system, awarded a penalty to Chelsea. At the same time, Alejandro Martínez was shown a second yellow card, leaving his team with ten players.
From the penalty spot, Cole Palmer was accurate in the 64th minute and sealed a 2-0 victory for the hosts.
With this result, Chelsea move up to 16 points and temporarily climb to fourth place in the Premier League table. Meanwhile, Manchester United remain on just 7 points, in 16th place.
