Cucurella’s second-half header gives Blues 1-0 win as they move up to fourth place in the table
Marc Cucurella kept Chelsea’s hopes of earning UEFA Champions League qualification alive as his goal earned a huge 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Cucurella popped up with a 71st-minute header to move Enzo Maresca’s team up to fourth in the Premier League table, on what looked to be a frustrating night for the hosts.
After Harry Maguire had a goal ruled out for offside following a VAR review in the first half, Chelsea had a penalty overturned after the break when Tyrique George – making his full Premier League debut – went down under Andre Onana’s challenge, but a pitchside review also overturned that decision.
But the Blues got the goal they needed through Cucurella’s powerful finish, and they should have doubled their lead soon after, only for Noni Madueke to fire wide.
The result moves Chelsea up to 66 points, level with Aston Villa, after their win over Tottenham Hotspur earlier on Friday, and Newcastle United. The Red Devils, meanwhile, stay 16th.
