PLAYER RATINGS: Aaron Wan-Bissaka proves his worth in attack and defence but Michy Batshuayi fails to take his chance as Manchester United earn vital Premier League win at Chelsea
* Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire earned Manchester United win at Chelsea
* The hosts had two goals controversially ruled out by VAR in the second half
* Aaron Wan-Bissaka impressed for the visitors but hosts' Pedro struggled up front
Manchester United closed the gap on fourth-placed Chelsea to three points with a dominant win at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire.
January signing Bruno Fernandes had a hand in the second goal and impressed throughout along with youngster Brandon Williams, but Jorginho and Pedro were poor for the hosts.
Sportsmail's SAMI MOKBEL runs the rule over all the players from the clash at Stamford Bridge.
MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-1-2)
David De Gea - 6
Largely untroubled despite Chelsea dominating the early stages of this encounter.
Eric Bailly - 7
Made a couple of decisive interceptions to play his role in keeping Chelsea at bay on his first start of the season.
Eric Bailly made a successful return for Manchester United on his first start of the season
Harry Maguire - 7
Fortunate to escape a red card for lashing out at Batshuayi and rubbed salt into Chelsea's wounds by scoring the second.
Luke Shaw - 7
Grew into the game following an understandably tentative start in an unorthodox position at centre-back.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 7.5
Solid at the back and produced a brilliant run and cross to set up Martial's header. Booked.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka delivered man-of-the-match display at right back and assisted the opener
Fred - 7
Energetic in a congested midfield. Becoming an increasingly influential figure for Solskjaer. Booked.
Nemanja Matic - 7
Provided United's three-man defence with ample protection on his return to Stamford Bridge.
Nemanja Matic was effective as a midfield shield as he helped earn victory over his former club
Brandon Williams - 6.5
The youngster is growing in stature and confidence. Never flustered on a big night at the Bridge. Booked.
Bruno Fernandes - 6.5
A slow start as United struggled to get the ball to him. But his influence grew.
Dan James - 6
Offered a couple of bright moments but Chelsea, on a whole, dealt well with the Welshman's threat.
After some bright moments, Daniel James was largely kept quiet by Chelsea's defence
Anthony Martial - 7
Took his goal brilliantly but was largely anonymous until his excellent header.
Aside from scoring the opening goal, Anthony Martial was anonymous up front for the visitors
Subs: Pereira (James 80); Ighalo (Martial 90); Dalot (Fernandes 90)
Subs not used: Romero, Jones, Mata, Greenwood
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - This feels like a big result for United. Credit to the Norwegian for his call to deploy a back-three. 7
Referee: Anthony Taylor - A poor night for the official and his VAR colleagues. Their decisions cost Chelsea dear. 5.5
Att: 40,504
MOM: Wan-Bissaka
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