Man United suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Chelsea despite a valiant effort led by Alejandro Garnacho, who notched in a brace. 

In a rollercoaster match at Stamford Bridge, United clawed back from a two-goal deficit to take a 3-2 lead, only to succumb to a late flurry of goals from Cole Palmer, ending in a devastating 4-3 loss, Footballrover reports.

Chelsea took an early lead through Conor Gallagher’s strike in the fourth minute, followed by a penalty from Cole Palmer after a foul by Antony on Mykhailo Mudryk.

Conor's goal that got us going! ????#CFC | #CheMun pic.twitter.com/vR3G6uDBTy

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 5, 2024

However, United fought back fiercely, with Garnacho capitalising on a defensive error to pull one back before Bruno Fernandes equalised with a header.

Despite setbacks, including injuries to Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans, United surged ahead as Garnacho completed his brace, connecting with a sublime cross from Antony.

But then, lapses in concentration proved costly as Palmer converted a late penalty and produced a stunning strike from a corner kick to seal victory for Chelsea.

Beaten in stoppage time.#MUFC || #CHEMUN

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 4, 2024

Garnacho’s heroics weren’t in vain, as he marked his name in history by becoming the first teenager since Michael Owen in 1998-99 to score multiple braces in three Premier League games in a season.

Despite his stellar performance, the defeat overshadowed his brilliance, leaving United fans disappointed.

Alejandro Garnacho’s standout display, earning him a remarkable rating of 9/10, highlights his growing influence on the team and raises his candidature for Player of the Year.

Despite the bitter loss, Garnacho’s emergence as a key player offers a glimmer of hope for United’s future endeavours as they look to welcome Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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Last Updated on April 5, 2024 7:08 am by Sir Kris