Premier League: Alejandro Garnacho scored two goals for Manchester United, but a Cole Palmer hat-tri

At the close of matchday 31 of the Premier League, this Thursday Chelsea, with Enzo Fernández from the start, won an incredible victory at Stamford Bridge, against a Manchester United that was celebrating in injury time thanks to two goals from Alejandro Garnacho, also a starter. But in that duel between players of the Argentine national team, the former River celebrated in an unusual 4-3, after winning 2-0 20 minutes into the first half and suffering a great comeback from the visitor, who was 3-2 until the tenth minute of stoppage time. Garnacho scored the first and third for the Red Devils, who maintained the expectation of staying close to the qualifying zone for the most important international cups. El Bichito, one of the figures of the match, was replaced with five minutes remaining, when Erik ten Hag decided to defend the advantage. He came out to the applause of the United fans and the whistles of the rival fans. But he saw the unexpected outcome from the bench. Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Garnacho, in dispute for the ball in Chelsea - Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, for the Premier League. Kin Cheung - APAfter the public anger of coach Mauricio Pochettino, with furious statements about the team's performance last Saturday after the 2-2 draw with Burnley in the same stadium, playing more than half a game with one more player, the Blues responded five days later by taking the lead very quickly. Barely three minutes had passed when Conor Gallagher He took a rebound from Raphael Varane, right in front of the goal and inside the area, and connected with his right to beat Cameroonian André Onana. The goalkeeper had a fragile response after being disoriented when the cross that was going to the near post changed direction. Gallagher's goal for ChelseaAnd before the 20, Chelsea was already 2-0. This time, thanks to a penalty taken by Cole Palmer, who scored from the left to the right, after a foul by Antony on Marc Cucurella when he surprised him behind him on the left. The number 20, who scored a double against Burnley, has scored for the team in four games in a row in any competition. Palmer's first goal, from a penalty, for ChelseaThe lack of efficiency that bothered Pochettino was not an immediate problem. But an oversight appeared in the defense, Alejandro Garnacho took the gift of the poor lateral-interior pass from the Ecuadorian Moisés Caicedo and made it 1-2 in the one-on-one with the Serbian Dorde Petrovic. It was 33 minutes. Suddenly, the dark clouds returned for the locals when the visitor had done little and the locals defended themselves well. Garnacho's first goal for Manchester United Onana did have an effective response shortly after to a shot by Enzo Fernández that took the corner with very good reflexes. And after that corner kick that he picked up and put into play quickly, United's attack reached the tie, changing pace after searching from right to left. Portuguese Bruno Fernandes arrived behind his teammate Rasmus Hojlund and his marker Benoit Badiashile to head in a cross from his compatriot Diogo Dalot and established the 2-2 score. In 5 minutes, the house of cards had collapsed again for Pochettino.Bruno Fernandes' goal for Manchester UnitedThe end of the first half was with a stick rejecting Gallagher's right hand, who showed himself as an option on the left in an area in which that Varane gave physical advantages, which is why he was replaced at halftime. Efficiency was once again a sensitive issue for Chelsea. Also, preserve a partial victory. The goals of the Red Devils were a blow to the spirit and confidence of the Londoners. In this context, the second half began with Manchester United more ambitious in a dizzying round trip. Some rebounds in the area took pity on the home team in consecutive plays, then Enzo was once again facing the goal and Jonny Evans crossed him just in time, and Onana put his hands to avoid the scream of Nicolas Jackson, first, and Palmer, then .Two of the scorers face to face: Alejandro Garnacho disputes the ball with Cole Palmer in the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Kin Cheung - APThe tension was felt in the air. Axel Disasi celebrated effusively that he managed to prevent a shot by Hojlund after having made a failed pass in defense like the one by Caicedo that caused United's first goal. This time, the Frenchman recovered and made up for his mistake. It was like a final. Mauricio Pochettino's instructions to Enzo Fernandez during the match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, in the Premier League. Kin Cheung - APY Garnacho appeared again, to push it into the goal with a header, anticipating the goalkeeper then from a quick counterattack led by Antony, in a recovery of the ball in his own field against an unprotected Chelsea, with the defenses low. Great assistance from the left-hander after a breakaway on the right that he resolved with a precise change of front. A double from the striker for an unexpected comeback. Altanero, number 17 went to celebrate by sitting on the advertising posters, in front of the United fans, with a serious grimace that gradually turned into a smile. Garnacho's second goal for Manchester United The closing was with Manchester protecting the victory from care of the ball and Chelsea seeking to avoid defeat with more drive and attitude than ideas. Pochettino's face was too serious. And the unexpected arrived: two goals in two minutes for Chelsea's comeback, when more than the eight minutes announced had already been played due to the suspense caused by the review of the penalty with which Palmer converted the 3-3, after Dalot He tripped and fell on Noni Madueke, who was escaping him. Palmer's second goal for Chelsea And in the last action, Pochettino's team showed a concentration that their opponents did not have. Then, they immediately played a corner kick and Palmer received it very freely and with time to think. His resolution of it? He got into the area, finished crosswise and, after a detour along the way, came out to shout 4-3, while the Argentine coach ran in front of the bench, hugging his assistants. The house of cards was put back on its feet. Palmer's agonizing goal and the summary of Chelsea - Manchester United What was another dream match for Garnacho became a night of relief for Pochettino. Although Chelsea has accumulated six games without losing in any competition, the defeat left it very far from sustaining the expectation of fighting for a place in a cup. With 43 points and two games pending, they are still very far from the chance to qualify for the Champions League, but they were only five behind United, which is sixth and heads the group of those who aspire to get into the Europa League or wait for a place. extra for Europe's main club tournament. There is room to sustain the dream.LA NACIONKeep readingGet to know The Trust Project