Manchester United ended Chelsea’s seven-match losing streak behind a pair of Marcus Rashford goals at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in a 2-1 win that put the Red Devils in the draw for the League Cup quarterfinals.
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Michy Batshuayi scored Chelsea’s goal, as Frank Lampard’s men tasted defeat for the first time since a home loss to Liverpool by the same score line on Sept. 22.
Christian Pulisic went 70 minutes in the loss, his first match since scoring a hat trick versus Burnley.
Three things we learned
1. Rashford delivers the goods: His penalty problems a memory after stroking the opener from the spot, Marcus Rashford turned to other avenues to break a 1-1 deadlock late. Shortly after American star Christian Pulisic subbed out of the match, Rashford flummoxed Willy Caballero with a free kick from way downtown to give the visitors a place in the final 18.
What. A. Hit!
An OUTRAGEOUS free kick from Marcus Rashford 😱 pic.twitter.com/ZV8YFlhsSM
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 30, 2019
2. What about the American star? Pulisic didn’t have any heroics in his bag this time around, having plenty of trouble finding room to operate against blossoming Man Utd hard man Scott McTominay. He had some quality bids to combine with teammates terminated by said teammates, but his 70 minutes saw a shot off target and another blocked, 1-of-5 dribble success, 1 key pass, 2 tackles, and several rough moments in possession. There will be better days, but Scott McTominay had a monster day stifling Chelsea’s attackers.
3. Batsman scores a beauty: The dribble with four men around him is pretty good on its own, but the low drive from Batshuayi to level the score in the 61st minute is pure. If Tammy Abraham falters, Chelsea fans have a very good second choice (and third).
No Robin needed on this goal for @mbatshuayi 🦇
— Chelsea FC USA (@ChelseaFCinUSA) October 30, 2019
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Man of the Match: Credit to McTominay, Jorginho, and Mateo Kovacic for a fine midfield battle, but Rashford was the man at Stamford Bridge.
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