London, England — For Friday night, Chelsea don show say dem fit fight as dem beat Manchester United 1-0 for Stamford Bridge in their last Premier League match of the season. The match na crucial one for Chelsea wey wan secure dem position for Champions League next season.
The first half of the match na shaky one for both teams as dem no fit hold the ball well. Reece James, wey dey play right back, make one solid move to stop Noni Madueke from scoring, but later na Madueke wey waste one golden chance just because e fit no sabi if him dey offside.
Despite the tension, the game no really get quality as dem dey turnover ball plenty times. Chelsea manage avoid one crisis when VAR cancel Harry Maguire goal for United because e dey offside when him scored. As dem dey play, Reece James almost bring the house down with one sweet volley wey hit the woodwork.
Later, the match take turn for Chelsea as dem continue to press United. Dem dey get chance again when Rasmus Højlund palm down an Enzo Fernández shot without punishment. Cole Palmer too nearly score but dem luck no dey shine for am again.
As the second half starts, Chelsea turn the heat up small-small, especially after dem hear say Aston Villa don dey beat Tottenham 2-0 for another match. Dem galava make better moves, but VAR again come intervene when Tyrique George no get penalty wey dem gree him at first.
Dem finally break the deadlock for the 71st minute when Reece James cross enter box and Marc Cucurella use him head score the only goal of the match. No be joke, united players dey vex as dem no expect that kind sweet goal.
After that goal, Chelsea’s Madueke get clear chance to double the lead, but him mess up am. United try come back for dem 80th minute, as Amad make one serious shot, but Chelsea keeper Sanchez dey alert to save the day.
In the waning minutes of the match, Chelsea no allow anything spoil dem victory. Dem manage all nine added minutes without wahala. With United don lose 18 matches dis season, Chelsea dey enjoy dem win for this important match. Carefree na everybody dey shout as dem celebrate di win.
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