LONDON (AP) – Jorginho has redeemed himself from the mistake that led to Manchester United’s opening goal and converted the penalty that gave leader Chelsea a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.
In the 55th minute, Jorginho failed to clear a ball on the edge of United’s penalty area. Jadon Sancho seized it and did not forgive to sign his first goal in the Premier after his signing in the summer.
Jorginho came to Chelsea’s rescue after Aaron Wan-Bissaka stomped on Thiago Silva.
Jorginho, who missed a penalty when Italy failed to qualify directly for the World Cup earlier this season, beat goalkeeper David de Gea in the 69th minute.
On Monday, Jorginho will find out if he receives the Ballon d’Or – the highest individual award in European football.
In the early hours, Manchester City defeated West Ham 2-1 and fell one point behind Chelsea in the table.
A week after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired by United, Michael Carrick is left with a victory – visiting Villarreal in the Champions League – and this draw against the Premier League leaders in two games as interim manager.
After losing five of their last seven domestic league games to Solskjaer, United came within five points of West Ham, who for now would take fourth and final place in the next Champions League. German Ralf Rangnick is expected to take the reins until the end of the season once he receives the work visa.
“The draw is insufficient, but in the current circumstances it is a very valuable point,” said United goalkeeper David de Gea. he was able to score. We are improving. “
THE CITY WINS IN THE SNOW
Reigning champion City was able to subdue the snow and stubborn West Ham to claim a 2-1 victory.
Ilkay Gundogan just had to push the ball to open the scoring in the 33rd minute and Brazilian Fernandinho sentenced near the end at the Etihad Stadium.
West Ham discounted in the fourth minute of the extension through Argentine Manuel Lanzini.
The heavy snow complicated the process during the first half and the interval took longer to clear the playing field.
Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez smashed shots off the posts for City, who dominated the game at will. But West Ham fought to the end.
In the throes, the goal of the newly admitted Fernandinho provided peace of mind to Pep Guardiola’s team.
OTHER RESULTS
Also on Sunday, Leicester beat Watford 4-2 to claim their third win in 10 games and move closer to the top six of the table. James Maddison scored a goal and provided two assists for the hosts.
Claudio Ranieri, current Watford manager, returned to the field of the club that won the 2015–16 season, a feat that will hardly be repeated in English football. Leicester fans gave Italian Ranieri a standing ovation. Watford ranks 16th in the table.
Rafa Benítez’s Everton is still in the doldrums after succumbing 1-0 to Brentford.
Ivan Toney converted a penalty to give victory to a club that rose to the top flight this season and is now running in 12th place. Everton has not been victorious for seven games and is two steps down.
Burnley-Tottenham was postponed due to snow.
