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Ander Herrera
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Paul Pogba
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End of match

End of match

  • 95'
    FT: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United - The Red Devils progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a solid away win. The damage was done in the first half, when Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba gave their side a two-goal advantage with impressive headers. Chelsea struggled to get back into the game, and barely created anything in a largely eventless second period. The pressure continues to mount on manager Maurizio Sarri.
  • 94'
    Chelsea creating absolutely nothing here. United have been defensively immense in this second half.
  • 93'
    Marcus Rashford makes way for Scott McTominay. Another fine performance from the young Englishman, and in front of the watching Gareth Southgate as well.
  • 91'
    Zappacosta lofts a ball into the area from the right and Hazard jumps impressively to get his head to the ball. But his looping attempt doesn't trouble Romero, who can catch with ease.
  • 90'
    FIVE minutes added on.
  • 89'
    Time may be running out for Maurizio Sarri, however. How long can he stay in the job if results - and performances - continue like this?
  • 88'
    Time running out for Chelsea to get back into this one. They haven't looked likely to in all honesty.
  • 85'
    Sanchez is released on goal by Pogba, but the Chilean stops and hits a wayward pass to Pereira. That was his big change to have an impact on this match, and he's blown it.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
  • 82'
    Cesar Azpilicueta comes off for Davide Zappacosta. Right-back for right-back, what was the point? The Chelsea fans are similarly confused, and a few boos ring out.
  • 80'
    The United end sarcastically sings 'bring back Mourinho'.
  • 78'
    Marcos Alonso is furious after the referee penalises him for a foul on Rashford. The entire Chelsea team is growing increasingly frustrated.
  • 76'
    United's shape remains the same, however, with Sanchez and Rashford forming a front two. Pereira is just behind them, shielded by Pogba, Herrera and Matic.
  • 75'
    Andreas Pereira arrives in place of Juan Mata, who has played well this evening.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester United
  • 73'
    United's change is certainly not like-for-like. Alexis Sanchez comes on for Romelu Lukaku, who has toiled hard up front but struggled to make an impact.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
  • 71'
    Mateo Kovacic makes way for Ross Barkley. Like for like change from the hosts.
  • 70'
    Willian sends it high and wide.
  • 69'
    Now Chelsea get a decision their way - Hazard is brought down about 25 yards from goal. Good position for the free-kick.
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Yellow card

a Chelsea
  • 65'
    N'Golo Kante goes into the book after cynically bringing Rashford down. The Chelsea players are wondering why they're receiving all these yellow cards after Matic's escape.
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Yellow card

a Chelsea
  • 60'
    Antonio Rudiger goes into the book after absolutely clattering Juan Mata.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
  • 58'
    Maurizio Sarri makes the first change of the game, bringing on Willian for Pedro.
  • 55'
    Kante slips Pedro in on goal but the combined efforts of Romero and Shaw get the ball out for a corner. The two team-mates came together nastily there, and both lie on the floor for a bit before gingerly getting to their feet.
  • 51'
    And he commits another foul barely a minute later! The Chelsea team surround the referee demanding a second yellow, but again he gives nothing. Matic is walking a tightrope here...
  • 50'
    Matic brings Hazard down and begs Kevin Friend to not show him a second yellow. The referee obliges, much to the home fans' annoyance.
  • 49'
    Rashford beats three Chelsea players on a fantastic run before squaring for Lukaku. Luckily for Chelsea, David Luiz arrives just in time to cut it out. What a game this is!
  • 48'
    Higuain has a half-chance but his shot is blocked.
  • 46'
    And we're back underway!
  • 45'
    HT: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United - Sometimes football's just about taking your chances! The visitors lead thanks to two headers, with Herrera and Pogba those on the scoresheet. But Chelsea have also had opportunities in what has otherwise been quite an even game.
  • 45'
    The decibel levels in the United end rise another notch. The rest of Stamford Bridge sits in stunned silence.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
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  • 45'
    GOOOAAAALL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED!! Pogba releases Rashford on the right, but there's nobody in the box. The Englishman waits and waits before whipping a delicious cross in towards the penalty spot. Pogba completes the one-two by diving towards the ball and heading home. Kepa got a hand to it, but couldn't keep it out. Big goal.
  • 44'
    Chelsea have United on the back foot at the moment. Can they sneak an equaliser before half-time?
  • 42'
    Herrera blasts a long ball out of play. His second poor pass in a matter of minutes. Complacent after his goal?
  • 41'
    Eden Hazard is down. Rashford slammed the ball against him to earn a throw, but his studs caught the Belgian's thigh on the follow-through.
  • 38'
    Higuain finds himself through on goal, but Ashley Young and Luke Shaw are quick enough to catch up with him and snuff out the danger. Worrying lack of pace from the Argentine.
  • 37'
    The United fans are making a lot of noise in the away end. Most of it being made by slamming the advertising hoardings at the front of their tier.
  • 33'
    Gonzalo Higuain is put through on goal and sees his low drive saved. Turns out it was offside anyway.
  • 31'
    David Luiz screams at his team-mates, trying to gee them up. He wants a response to that goal.
  • 30'
    GOOOOAAALL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED!! Pogba picks the ball on the left wing, uses Mata's run as a decoy to cut inside onto his right-foot, and delivers a perfect cross towards the back post. Ander Herrera is waiting, and he gleefully heads low across goal and past Kepa. 1-0!
  • 27'
    United enjoying some possession now. Rashford seems to be drifting towards the left-wing in search of the ball.
  • 25'
    Close shave for Kepa! The Spaniard dawdles in his own six yard box, and the onrushing Rashford almost gets a foot to the ball but the goalkeeper slides to clear just in time.
  • 23'
    Chelsea starting to dominate proceedings, having had 71% possession in the last five minutes.
  • 19'
    He goes for goal - his effort bounces just in front of Kepa but the Chelsea goalkeeper does well to catch it.
  • 18'
    United have a free-kick out on the left. Marcus Rashford stands over it...
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Yellow card

a Manchester United
  • 15'
    Matic picks up a deserved yellow for a tactical foul as Chelsea tried to break away up the pitch.
  • 14'
    Ander Herrera hits a good shot at goal from range, but Kepa pushes it away. Good save.
  • 11'
    David Luiz side-foots it , making the ball dip wickedly, but Romero gets two hands to it. Pedro is lurking for the rebound, but Romero parries his effort too. A couple of good chances for the Blues!
  • 10'
    Chelsea have a free-kick just outside the penalty area. Chance for somebody to go for goal here...
  • 7'
    Good early ebb and flow to this game. Neither side being given long on the ball.
  • 5'
    Still trying to figure out United's formation. It seems to be a 4-3-1-2 at the moment, with Juan Mata playing as an attacking midfielder behind Lukaku and Rashford, who are both playing up front.
  • 2'
    Lukaku, who has started the game out wide, fires in a low cross from the left for Rashford, but David Luiz stretches to clear for a corner. Almost a very early goal!
  • 1'
    And we're off!
Start of match

Start of match

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    Everyone's in their places. Kick-off is imminent.
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    The players are out and warming up, not long to go now!
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    Plus, of course, a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals is up for grabs. The stakes couldn't be much higher heading into this one...
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    Tonight's match could be of vital importance in determining the futures of the two sides' respective managers. Maurizio Sarri is facing mounting pressure after a recent 6-0 defeat to Manchester City, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hope his tenure doesn't start to go downhill after losing 2-0 to PSG.
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    The Red Devils are here!
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    So Alexis Sanchez only makes the bench - perhaps surprisingly, given the injuries to fellow wingers Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard. Marcus Rashford starts out wide, with Romelu Lukaku the main striker, while David de Gea makes way for cup goalkeeper Sergio Romero.
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    And tonight's visitors, Manchester United: Romero; Young; Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw; Ander Herrera, Matic, Pogba; Mata, Lukaku, Rashford.
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    So Gonzalo Higuain returns to lead the line for Chelsea, having been replaced by Olivier Giroud in midweek. Ross Barkley - so impressive in the win over Malmo - drops to the bench, while Marcos Alonso comes back in at left-back despite a reported falling out with manager Maurizio Sarri.
  • PRVW
    Time for some team news, starting with our hosts this evening, Chelsea: Kepa; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Rudiger, Marcos Alonso; Kanté, Jorginho, Kovacic; Pedro, Higuaín, Hazard.
Info

Pre-match

18 February 2019, 20:30

Referee: Kevin Friend

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

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    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the huge FA Cup clash between Chelsea and Manchester United from Stamford Bridge!