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Premier League
Nov 5, 2017 at 4.30pm UK
 
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1-0

Morata (55')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Reaction
Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017
Romelu Lukaku 'blasted United teammates' following defeat to Chelsea
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku reportedly blasted his teammates following last Sunday's defeat to Premier League champions Chelsea.
Nov 12, 11:25
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Juan Mata urges Manchester United to bounce straight back following Chelsea loss
Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata urges his teammates to bounce straight back following the club's Premier League defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 6, 21:57
N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Gary Neville: 'Manchester United killed in midfield'
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville claims that the Red Devils were "killed in midfield" during Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.
Nov 6, 15:57
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Jose Mourinho "worried" about eight-point gap to Manchester City
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits that he is "worried" about Manchester City's eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Nov 6, 09:12
Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas proud of victory over Manchester United
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas hails his side's "big team" mentality against Manchester United.
Nov 5, 22:33
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Jose Mourinho downplays Antonio Conte handshake snub
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho downplays Antonio Conte's failure to shake his hand after the Premier League clash between the two teams.
Nov 5, 21:08
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte delighted with Chelsea spirit in victory over Manchester United
Antonio Conte insists that, win or lose, Chelsea must always show the same kind of spirit displayed in their 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Nov 5, 19:08
Jose Mourinho gesticulates during the Champions League group game between Benfica and Manchester United on October 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea, Manchester United encounter was an even match'
Jose Mourinho bemoans Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, describing the game as "even" and suggesting that it could have easily gone their way.
Nov 5, 18:56

The Match

Match Report

Alvaro Morata scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to restore the nine-point gap to leaders Manchester City.

Live Commentary

Relive Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester United as Alvaro Morata heads the champions to victory on Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge.

Team News

Chelsea defender David Luiz has been dropped by manager Antonio Conte as Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Head to Head
Mar 13, 2017 7.45pm
Quarter-Finals
Chelsea
1-0
Man Utd
Oct 23, 2016 4pm
Chelsea
4-0
Man Utd
Pedro (1'), Cahill (21'), Hazard (62'), Kante (70')
Pedro (1'), Luiz (41'), Alonso (66')

Bailly (29'), Pogba (75')
Build-up
Nemanja Matic in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
David Luiz: 'No surprise to see Nemanja Matic doing so well'
David Luiz is not surprised that Nemanja Matic has become a key member of Manchester United's starting lineup since arriving from Chelsea in the summer.
Nov 5, 12:29
Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017
Juan Mata: 'Romelu Lukaku can be Manchester United's Didier Drogba'
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata describes Romelu Lukaku as a "sensational striker" who can potentially become a legend at Old Trafford.
Nov 5, 10:53
Jose Mourinho winks during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Roman Abramovich 'invites Jose Mourinho to dinner'
Roman Abramovich hopes to meet face to face with Jose Mourinho following Sunday afternoon's league meeting between Chelsea and Manchester United, according to a report.
Nov 5, 10:42
Jose Mourinho gesticulates during the Champions League group game between Benfica and Manchester United on October 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea fans still like me'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that Chelsea fans still treat him with the "utmost respect" when they meet him in the street.
Nov 4, 22:36
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte 'one game away from being sacked'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte could reportedly face being sacked by the club should his side lose at home to Manchester United on Sunday.
Nov 4, 21:52
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'I should cry about Manchester United injuries'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that he regrets neglecting discussing injured players and that he should 'cry' over United's injuries in the future.
Nov 4, 13:02
Alvaro Morata in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on October 21, 2017
Alvaro Morata: 'Jose Mourinho now my rival'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata says that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is now his "rival" as the sides prepare to meet on Sunday.
Nov 4, 12:14
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Jose Mourinho must respect me'
Antonio Conte says that his relationship with Jose Mourinho starts and ends with the mutual respect that they will show each other before Sunday's meeting.
Nov 3, 16:34
N'Golo Kante in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'I will take no risks on N'Golo Kante'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte suggests that N'Golo Kante will only return to his squad when the midfielder has fully recovered from a hamstring injury.
Nov 3, 14:21
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Manchester City are a problem for everyone'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte admits that leaders Manchester City are "a big problem" to each of their rival sides in the Premier League.
Nov 3, 13:43
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Burton Albion on September 20, 2017
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads.
Nov 3, 10:12
Jose Mourinho gesticulates during the Champions League group game between Benfica and Manchester United on October 18, 2017
Danny Drinkwater: 'Jose Mourinho's record speaks for itself'
Danny Drinkwater says that Jose Mourinho's "history of getting results speaks for itself", as he defends the Manchester United manager's negative approach to games.
Nov 3, 09:47
Jose Mourinho realises how many points adrift his side are during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'In four years, people won't remember I was Chelsea boss'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho plays down his visit to Chelsea by stating that fans "probably won't remember" him being at Stamford Bridge in four years' time.
Nov 2, 16:37
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Lose against Manchester United and Chelsea title push over'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits that his side will be out of the Premier League title race if they fail to beat Manchester United on Sunday.
Nov 2, 16:20
Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017
Romelu Lukaku's record vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at Romelu Lukaku's past record against his former club.
Nov 2, 13:57
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is congratulated by manager Jose Mourinho during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Juan Mata: 'Revenge not on Manchester United's mind'
Juan Mata insists that "revenge" will not be on Manchester United's mind when they travel to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 1, 17:04
Nemanja Matic in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Phil Neville: 'Whoever sold Nemanja Matic to Manchester United needs sacking'
Selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United in the summer is the key reason behind why Chelsea have struggled for momentum in 2017-18, according to Phil Neville.
Nov 1, 14:52
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic in action during a Premier League clash with West Ham United
Nemanja Matic: 'I have nothing to prove on Chelsea return'
Nemanja Matic admits that Sunday's trip to Stamford Bridge will be a "special" occasion, but he is not out to prove himself to former club Chelsea.
Nov 1, 13:43
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Manchester United clash a chance to bounce back'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois urges his teammates to bounce back from their defeat at Roma with a strong performance against Manchester United on Sunday.
Nov 1, 10:14
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Phil Neville: 'Manchester United have to win at Chelsea'
Phil Neville claims that Manchester United's clash against Chelsea this Sunday is a must-win fixture.
Oct 31, 10:15
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte not thinking about Manchester United showdown
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that the team are putting Sunday's clash against Manchester United to the back of their minds.
Oct 30, 20:05
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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