Chelsea manchester united fc battle in epl opener

What a thrilling match!

Chelsea and Manchester United faced off in the opening match of the 2022-23 English Premier League (EPL) season, and it was a real barnburner!

Here's a quick recap:

Match Details:

Match Highlights:

Manchester United took the lead in the 15th minute through a stunning strike from Marcus Rashford, who curled a beautiful shot into the top corner from outside the box.
Chelsea equalized just before halftime through a penalty kick converted by Kai Havertz, who slotted the ball past David de Gea.
The second half saw both teams create plenty of chances, but neither could find the winner.
In the 83rd minute, Manchester United's Lisandro Martínez scored a dramatic winner, heading home a corner kick to seal a 2-1 victory for the Red Devils.

Post-Match Reaction:

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised his team's performance, saying, "I'm very happy with the win. We played a great game, especially in the second half. We created a lot of chances and scored two goals."
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel lamented his team's inability to capitalize on their chances, saying, "We had a lot of opportunities, but we didn't take them. We have to be more clinical in front of goal."
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford was named the Man of the Match, while Chelsea's Kai Havertz was praised for his impressive performance.

Standings:

What a thrilling opener to the EPL season!