Manchester United's head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy applauds after the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
English Premier League: Chelsea Hold Manchester United To 1-1 Draw - In Pics
A tumultuous week for Manchester United ended with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday (November 3, 2024) and the unwanted statistic that the club has made its worst league start for almost 40 years. Bruno Fernandes fired United ahead from the penalty spot in the 70th minute, but Moises Caicedo’s stunning long-range volley secured a 1-1 draw for Chelsea and left United on 12 points. Opta, the Premier League’s stats supplier, said this was the club's lowest point tally after 10 games since the 1986-87 season. That was the year Alex Ferguson was hired and went on to lead the club to a period of unprecedented success, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. United fans will have to hope that is a good omen after Erik ten Hag was fired this week and replaced by Ruben Amorim.
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Reece James, left, fails to score against Man United | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Chelsea's Reece James, left, fails to score during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Moises Caicedo celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, second left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
EPL 2024-25: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
EPL 2024-25: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores his side's opening goal from a penalty kick during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
EPL 2024-25: American singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Rodrigo | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
American singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Rodrigo, centre, attends the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Reece James, right, is challenged by Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Chelsea's Reece James, right, is challenged by Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
EPL 2024-25: Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, left, is challenged by Chelsea's Moises Caicedo | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, left, is challenged by Chelsea's Moises Caicedo during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
EPL 2024-25: Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez is challenged by Chelsea's Malo Gusto | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez is challenged by Chelsea's Malo Gusto, rear, during the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.
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