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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