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- Manchester United confirmed XI View post
Adam Lawrence’s Manchester United U21 side were back in action on Monday night, taking on Chelsea with the Premier League 2 title in sight.
With five league games left this season, Manchester United are still in the driving seat right now in the league title race, despite a defeat to Chelsea.
It was a game marred by injury, with United losing Chido Obi and Sonny Aljofree to injury during the game as Chelsea won 2-0.
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Ultimately, the game was made very difficult for United inside 10 seconds when Obi’s head injury occurred, and from then on, the Red Devils were severely weakened.
You can follow along below for all the latest before, during, and after Monday’s game.
- Manchester United 0-2 Chelsea
Sharpe off
After a red-card worthy potential leg-breaking tackle, Sharpe is off the pitch for now. Chelsea’s defender is lucky.
[Link]Sharpe pushing for a goal
United haven’t been good enough but Sharpe looks brightest right now.
[Link]2-0 Chelsea
Another goal for Chelsea. United haven’t even been second best here; the Blues have been clinical.
[Link]Substitution
OFF: Jackson
ON: Helafu
Another substitution was made due to a head injury for Jackson. Now, +14 minutes at the end of this half.
[Link]United close again
A series of events see United getting lots of joy at either side of Chelsea’s defence. Ultimately, Sharpe sees the goalkeeper deny him.
[Link]Victor Musa chance
Chelsea sloppy in possession gives United a chance as Musa runs through on goal, but can’t beat the goalkeeper, who is now holding his head and getting medical attention.
[Link]Diego Leon shot
United work well to bypass the Chelsea press and Leon’s shot flys over the bar.
[Link]Substitution
ON: Musa
OFF: Obi
Right call by United, not worth a risk. Hopefully, he is okay and has a speedy recovery.
[Link]Obi still down
United medical staff going through concussion protocols at the moment. But he is back on his feet and walking off the pitch.
[Link]Chido Obi down injured
From the Chelsea kick-off, Obi presses really well and actually blocks the Chelsea goalkeeper’s attempted long ball from kick-off. However, it catches him on the head, and he has been down receiving attention.
[Link]Obi looking for another standout game
After scoring four last week, Obi will be keen to impress equally this time out against better opposition.
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Manchester United confirmed XI
Murdock; Jackson, Aljofree, Kukonki, Leon; T. Fletcher, McAllister, Fitzgerald; Moorhouse, Sharpe, Obi.
Subs: Honor, Helafu, Thwaites, Mantato, Musa
[Link]How to watch United U21s vs Chelsea
The game is being played at the Leigh Sports Village. But it will be live on MUTV for paid subscribers.
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