Romelu Lukaku, Jesse Lingard strike as United rally from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1 after Willian scores to give Antonio Conte's men the lead
Romelu Lukaku (right) scores Manchester United's first goal against Chelsea during an EPL match at Old Trafford yesterday. Pic/Getty Images
Romelu Lukaku broke his barren run against top six Premier League opposition and provided the winner for Jesse Lingard as Manchester United came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. Victory against his former club was particularly sweet for Jose Mourinho as he got one over on Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, but more importantly moves United back above Liverpool into second place in the Premier League.
Defeat sees Chelsea slip to fifth. The visitors enjoyed the better of the first period but failed to build on Willian's 32nd minute opener. Lukaku levelled seven minutes later from close range and then crossed for substitute Lingard to head home as a ruthless United took full advantage of their limited chances. The spectre of another fiery clash between Mourinho and Conte, who have publicly bickered in recent months, hogged the headlines before kick-off, but there was a peace offering when the pair shook hands before the action got underway.
Chelsea's goal-scorer Willian
Mourinho recalled Paul Pogba to his starting XI. Chelsea's Alvaro Morata started for the first time in six weeks. Mourinho will pleased by the resolve his side showed against his former club he led to record success. Nemanja Matic and Antonio Rudiger came together as tempers frayed as the match concluded, with Morata seeing an attempt from an acute angle ruled out.
