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Ighalo Debut As Man. United Sink Chelsea
Odion Ighalo kicks off his career at Manchester United to a perfect start as he made his entrance in their 2-0 away win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in Monday’s Premier League game.
The former Super Eagles striker was introduced in the 90th minutes for Anthony Martial who gave united the lead in the first half. He almost crowned his debut with a goal after he was played through on goal by Willy Caballero in goal for Chelsea.
United broke the impasse in the 45th minute thanks to Martial who nodded in Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross to put the visitors ahead.
Chelsea thought they had equalised on 55 minutes through the substitute of Kurt Zouma who volleyed into the bottom corner, but after consulting the VAR, referee Anthony Taylor overturned the goal following a foul by Cesar Azpilicueta in the build-up.
In the 66th minute United doubled their lead as Harry Maguire headed in Bruno Fernandes’ corner.
Meanwhile, Chelsea scored on 77 minutes through substitute Olivier Giroud who headed in a cross but once again the goal was cancelled for offside by the French striker.
The win took United to seventh on 38 points and they are just two points behind Chelsea who are fourth in the league table.
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