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Default Re: Man United U-21 Matches 2015/16



UNDER-21S: CHELSEA 0 UNITED 1

Barclays Under-21 Premier League | 6 May 2016 | Stamford Bridge | Scorer: Willock 32

Matty Willock's first-half goal proved decisive as Manchester United's Under-21s ended another successful league season in style with a 1-0 victory at Chelsea.

The result means the Reds have beaten every top-flight opponent at least once this term and the Blues rarely threatened Joel Pereira's goal during a tactical masterclass by the visitors.

The first chance during a cagey opening spell came when Tammy Abraham latched onto a Kasey Palmer pass but the prolific striker's shot was comfortably pushed away by skipper Joel Pereira. Warren Joyce's formation was difficult to pin down but Axel Tuanzebe appeared to be in a more advanced position than usual, primarily man-marking Palmer to great effect.

United created an opening in response on 26 minutes when Willock picked up a touch by Adnan Januzaj and embarked on a mazy dribble past four defenders and into the box. Only a sprawling save by Bradley Collins prevented a wonder goal by the fit-again midfielder, who scored on his comeback at Southampton last time out.

Six minutes later, Willock finished off a neat move involving Sadiq El Fitouri and Andreas Pereira as he slid a right-foot shot wide of Collins to hand the champions the lead. Palmer wasted a good position when appearing to showboat with a dreadful volleyed attempt, while Charlie Wakefield's dangerous centre was met with a vital clearance by Regan Poole.

Andreas Pereira thrashed off target following a run by left-sided defender Ro-Shaun Williams as the Reds ended the half on a high and a goal to the good. Joyce changed Januzaj and Devonte Redmond for Demi Mitchell and Josh Harrop at the interval and there was soon a real flashpoint.

Palmer had a tussle with El Fitouri and launched into a wild tackle that kicked his colleague Ola Aina and sparked a melee. Collins was booked after inexplicably rushing from his goal to join the fracas and Harrop was also cautioned but the chief culprit, Palmer, somehow escaped scot free.

United regained some composure with Mitchell providing an ever-present threat with his speed. The substitute was flattened by Dion Conroy as he raced onto an Andreas Pereira through ball but still got his shot away, with Collins saving well. A nice interchange between Tuanzebe and Mitchell was thwarted in a promising position by Jay Dasilva and Harrop then fired a stinging shot straight at Collins as the Reds pressed.

Miro Muheim stabbed a decent chance way over the bar but United defended resolutely with Williams and Phil Jones making a number of robust challenges. Tuanzebe rose to power a headed clearance away before Charlie Colkett sailed an ambitious attempt wide as Chelsea mounted some late pressure without managing to test Joel Pereira.

United: J.Pereira; Poole, Jones, Williams; Love, Tuanzebe, El Fitouri; Willock, A.Pereira (Kehinde 89), Redmond (Harrop 46); Januzaj (Mitchell 46). Subs: Henderson, Olosunde.

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