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Focus on our players, not Garnacho - Amorim

Manchester United won just their second Premier League game of the season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea in a crazy clash.

Blues goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off only five minutes into the match and United took advantage with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro scoring.

The game took another twist as Casemiro was shown a second yellow card just before the break and Trevoh Chalobah pulled one back for Chelsea in the 80th minute to set up a grandstand finale.

But United managed to see the game out for a huge result that may slightly ease the pressure on under-fire boss Ruben Amorim, who witnessed what was surely the biggest home win of his Old Trafford tenure.

Bruno Fernandes: 'Our mentality was so strong'

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes was clearly delighted as his side held on for victory. He spoke to BBC Sport after the win.

Fernandes said: “You want to perform but at the end of the day what matters is points. We haven't been getting the points we wanted.

“At the end of the game we were very strong in defending our box and putting them in positions of crossing.

“We got the [Chelsea's] red card because our mentality was starting the game so strong. The players have to run behind whenever Ben goes for the ball and that's what Bryan did.

“It [United's red] didn't change anything. We wanted to close the middle. Without Delap who makes the runs for the team, Joao Pedro wants to link up.

“We gave them the chance to go down the side and then close them with our wing-backs. Our centre-backs were very good to defend the box.”

On 100 United goals and 200 Premier League appearances: “Obviously I'm very proud of that - two massive milestones. Not something I was aiming for. I just aimed to play the next game.”

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Luke Baker20 September 2025 20:16

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Fernandes is living every moment at the front of the stands here. The captain gives a fist pump as George is caught offside for the Blues.

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