Cucurella condemns Man Utd to 18th defeat of the season as Chelsea climb into top 4

Manchester United can't seem to stop losing games and this was yet another defeat in a season characterised by defeats. Chelsea barely got out of second gear but took crucial 3 points as they aim to finish inside the top 5.

Chelsea started stronger and almost took the lead when Noni Madueke fired a close-range attempt over the bar after being picked out by Cole Palmer.

Ruben Amorim's Red Devils responded and thought they had struck first when Harry Maguire clinically converted a brilliant sliding finish from an excellent Bruno Fernandes delivery. However, Chelsea’s blushes were spared when a marginal VAR offside review went in their favour.

The game really opened up in the second half, and Chelsea thought they had a lifeline when the referee pointed to the spot following a collision between Onana and Tyrique George, but VAR intervened and the decision was overturned.

Yet Stamford Bridge erupted when Cucurella powered home a fine header past Onana after an excellent turn and cross by James.The win sent Enzo Maresca's men into fourth, and United remain 16th.