Chelsea and United returned from half-time with confident victories

London as “Chelsea” | Photo: AFP

This evening in the English Premier League played the first matches after the World Cup break London as “Chelsea” and Manchester United teams, celebrating certain victories. Chelsea beat Bournemouth 2-0 at home, while United beat Nottingham Forest 3-0.

Kaj Havertz became the Londoners’ main hero, with a goal and an assist. First, the German striker made it 1-0 after a pass from Raheem Sterling, left unmarked in front of goal, before assisting Mason Mount eight minutes later to complete the final score.

Meanwhile, in the second match of the day, the “United” team had already decided the outcome of the match in the first half. In the 19th minute, after Christian Eriksen’s corner, Marcus Rashford scored, but three minutes later Antony Martial doubled his lead. Despite the fact that the Nottingham team was in pursuit, “United” continued to control the progress of the match and ended any intrigues in the 87th minute. The Brazilian duo from Manchester were successful: Fred scored after Casemir’s pass.

Chelsea managed to end their five-game unbeaten run before the break but still remain eighth in the table, while United move closer to the TOP 4 and sit in fifth on 29 points.