José Mourinho did not get the return he wanted at Stamford Bridge, and that’s putting it mildly.
His Manchester United team conceded a first-minute opener to Chelsea winger Pedro after a mistake from Eric Bailly Daley Blind Chris Smalling David De Gea everyone, and Gary Cahill doubled the hosts’ lead before half-time.
Eden Hazard made it three just after the hour mark, and N’Golo Kanté rounded off the scoring by waltzing through the visitors’ defence to find the net for the first time in the blue of Chelsea.
The result saw Antonio Conte’s team climb to within a point of league leaders Manchester City, who took only a point from their home meeting with Southampton.
As poor as United were, Chelsea were very impressive. Here’s how Twitter saw the performances from both sets of players. If you’re a fan of Mourinho’s team, this won’t make very pleasant reading.
Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois
Courtois is what mufc fans think De Dea is
— 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗔 (@iamjoseh_) October 23, 2016
Cesar Azpilicueta
https://twitter.com/edannhaz/status/790225771704881152
Gary Cahill
A rip appears in the fabric of space and time as Gary Cahill capitalises from a defensive mix up rather than causing one.
— TBN Sport (@TBNSport) October 23, 2016
David Luiz
David Luiz doing the decent thing and trying to make this match competitive by getting himself sent off. Respect.
— Brent (@logoffbrent) October 23, 2016
Marcos Alonso
https://twitter.com/_BenWills/status/790213456125460483
Victor Moses
Moses. RW, ST, CB… King of the World.
— Chels HQ (@Chels_HQ) October 23, 2016
N’Golo Kanté
https://twitter.com/ConteBeBothered/status/790220864142835712
Nemanja Matić
Funny how a good game changes everything. Cahill was shit a week back. Matic wasn't supposed to be in the squad let alone XI
— .. (@tanvinho) October 23, 2016
Pedro
Pedro picked a fantastic day to show his quality.
— amadí (@amadoit__) October 23, 2016
Eden Hazard
https://twitter.com/Ankaman616/status/790213332397588485
Diego Costa
10 mins: will consider it a moral victory if we lose but Costa bursts into flames
— Out of Context Bandwagons (@bifurcated_MBM) October 23, 2016
Manchester United
David De Gea
https://twitter.com/jayjaffa/status/790228890677575680
Antonio Valencia
https://twitter.com/_Zeets/status/790208679962288128
Eric Bailly
"This can't get any worse for United."
*Eric Bailly goes off for Marcos Rojo… pic.twitter.com/Jh17AOAU7e
— Jay Motty (@JayMotty) October 23, 2016
Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling's been at fault for all 4 of the goals. FOUR. Outrageous.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) October 23, 2016
Daley Blind
https://twitter.com/kevinmccauley/status/790214326158299140
Marouane Fellaini
Given Fellaini's history it makes sense that referees have agreed that every other player gets one free horror challenge on him.
— Carl Kinsella (@TVsCarlKinsella) October 23, 2016
Ander Herrera
https://twitter.com/Chriswin4/status/790219311029846016
Paul Pogba
£89million and Pogba's best performance is still the Stormzy video this can't be life
— David S Mack (@DboyMack) October 23, 2016
Jesse Lingard
https://twitter.com/PaulGunning1/status/790227619052683264
Marcus Rashford
https://twitter.com/UncleBen_/status/790215853740527616
Zlatan Ibrahimović
43 mins: Falcao for Zlatan second half.
— Out of Context Bandwagons (@bifurcated_MBM) October 23, 2016
And while we’re here, how about a word for the managers.
First, Antonio Conte
Conte dicking Jose 3-0 and bringing on the youth. I love him.
— Ash (@alphacharlie49) October 23, 2016
And, last but not least, The Special One
Jose still knows how to get the best out of @ChelseaFC #CHEMUN
— Eidur Gudjohnsen (@Eidur22Official) October 23, 2016
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