Scott McTominay once again relieved the pressure surrounding Erik Ten Hag as his double earned an improved Manchester United a much-needed 2-1 win over Chelsea.
By Olisa Obi
Ten Hag’s gamble in dropping both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial had the desired effect for the under-fire manager, with the hosts’ quality with and without the ball a world away from the weekends abysmal defeat at Newcastle.
United opened the scoring through a McTominay effort that was a rebound from Harry Maguire’s trial, although United would have already been ahead had skipper Bruno Fernandes not seen an eighth-minute penalty saved.
United dominated the opening period without adding to their lead, and were made to pay on the stroke of half-time when Cole Palmer fired home a well-placed strike from just inside the area.
The home side were less effective, following the interval, but McTominay restored their advantage with a wonderful header from Alejandro Garnacho’s cross.
The Argentine would however waste an incredible opportunity to wrap up victory on the break.
