Man Utd beat Chelsea via McTominay brace to ease Ten Hag Pressure

Scott McTominay emerged as the standout figure at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, netting twice to secure a crucial 2-1 victory for Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United over Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea in the English Premier League. This win serves as a welcome reprieve for Ten Hag, countering recent reports of player dissatisfaction with his coaching methods.

The homegrown midfielder initiated the scoring in the first half with a precise low shot and later secured the decisive goal with a header, following Chelsea’s Cole Palmer leveling the score just before halftime. Despite late drama as Chelsea sought another equalizer, their efforts were thwarted by the woodwork.

The match unfolded as a frenetic encounter with opportunities for both sides. United began brightly, earning a penalty that Bruno Fernandes failed to convert, while Chelsea posed a threat on the counter through Mykhailo Mudryk.

McTominay’s brace ultimately made the pivotal difference on a night when Manchester United rebounded from their lackluster weekend defeat at Newcastle. The victory, coupled with an improved performance, should alleviate some of the mounting pressure on the Dutchman Ten Hag.

Ten Hag’s strategic choices paid off, with four changes from the Newcastle defeat, including relegating Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to the bench. The triumph came against Pochettino, who had previously been considered Ten Hag’s primary rival for the managerial position at United.