Manchester United made a 2-0 victory at Huddersfield. Mourinho's team was totally dominated throughout the game and the guests were tied to their penalty area. David Wagner's team lasts a half but breaks down at the beginning of the second. Romeo Lukaku opened the score in the 55th minute and Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal with United in the 68th minute when he made a penalty, missed it, but scored for the add-on.
The Red Devils narrowed the gap from Manchester City to 13 points, taking the second place with a 6-point lead over Liverpool and Chelsea.
The duel began with a minute's silence in memory of those who died in the tragedy of 1958 when Manchester United's plane was crashed at Munich airport and 23 people were losing their lives.
Manchester United started a little hesitant after the shuffles in the squad. Paul Pogba was left on the bench after his weak performance against Tottenham. The hosts had an advantage, and in the eighth minute Jesse Lingard made a great breakthrough all the defense of the opponent, but his shot was not strong enough and accurate and the goalkeeper of the guests managed.
Mourinho's team gradually overtaken Totally, and Huddersfield dived, but defended in an organized manner and did not allow the hosts to threaten Lossel's door. In the 27th minute, however, the goalkeeper had to intervene after a good shot by Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean, who played his first Old Trafford match with United's team, freed himself from a very sharp blow from the border of the penalty area, but Lösl managed to knock him out.
Lingard was surprisingly alone against Lölsl in the 36th minute, but the angle was small and he lost time as he considered what to do and eventually attempted to pass the goalkeeper who took the ball.
At the beginning of the second part, Alexis was close to finding the result. Sanchez, who was seriously kicked out by his rivals, found himself in a good position, but at the last moment, he fell to Tommy Smith to prevent the strike. United's pressure increased every minute and guests broke in the 55th minute. Then Mata got off to the left and found Lukaku gorgeously, who caught the ball in the net. The Belgian scored his 19th goal since the season.
The attack reassured the "red devils" who continued to dominate, but they were already raising the opportunity. In the 68th minute the hosts led by 2: 0. Sanchez was stamped by Hefele and the referee ordered a penalty. Alexis's shot from the white point was paralyzed by Lölsl, but with the addition, the Chilean scored his first goal for Manchester United.
Manchester United - HARDSFIELD 2: 0
1: 0 - Lukaku (55)
2: 0 - Sanchez (68)
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