By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Manchester United held on beat Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League contest at Old Trafford on Saturday night
Both teams were reduced to 10 men in the first half.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off after five minutes for bringing down Bryan Mbeumo.
The Blues head coach made two double substitutions with backup keeper Filip Jorgensen replacing Estevao and defender Tosin Adarabioyo coming on for another forward, Pedro Neto.
United went in front when captain Bruno Fernandes poked home from inside the box on 14 minutes.
Casemiro it 2-0 for the hosts a header in the 37th but the Brazil international was sent off for a second yellow card in the fifth minute of first half added time for a foul on Santos.
Trevoh Chalobah pulled a goal back for Chelsea 10 minutes from time.
United however held on for their second win of the season.
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