Man United v Chelsea live: United cling on for vital win after crazy Premier League clash

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes was clearly delighted as his side held on for victory. He spoke to BBC Sport after the win.

Fernandes said: “You want to perform but at the end of the day what matters is points. We haven't been getting the points we wanted.

“At the end of the game we were very strong in defending our box and putting them in positions of crossing.

“We got the [Chelsea's] red card because our mentality was starting the game so strong. The players have to run behind whenever Ben goes for the ball and that's what Bryan did.

“It [United's red] didn't change anything. We wanted to close the middle. Without Delap who makes the runs for the team, Joao Pedro wants to link up.

“We gave them the chance to go down the side and then close them with our wing-backs. Our centre-backs were very good to defend the box.”

On 100 United goals and 200 Premier League appearances: “Obviously I'm very proud of that - two massive milestones. Not something I was aiming for. I just aimed to play the next game.”

Luke Shaw has reflected on the hard-fought Man United win at Old Trafford this afternoon

Shaw said: “We spoke a lot before the game about winning, that was the most important thing today. You could see how much we wanted to win. The whole team defended really well and we're happy with the three points. We started the game really well, really sharp and physical. We can punish teams with the chances we have created.

“The season is still early, we have done well so far this season. We will be ok. For us the most important thing for us is how clinical we can be and defending our box.”

Here’s a few highlights from that slightly mad game

That was far from easy but what an important result for Man United. Of course it won’t mean anything unless they build on this but a bit of breathing space for Ruben Amorim? Surely the biggest home win of his Man United managerial career?

Last thoughts on the game from Chris Wilson at Old Trafford:

Extremely tense in those final stages, but United manage to come out of a bizarre match with three points, and the celebrations from the players tell you all you need to know.

Ruben Amorim has a lifeline as his struggling side pull of a much-needed win, while Enzo Maresca will likely need a fair bit of time to piece together just what went wrong – and what he can learn - from this evening.

THEY’VE DONE IT! A huge result for Man United who beat Chelsea 2-1.

This was a ludicrous game really with Blues goalkeeper Robert Sanchez sent off after five minutes, Chelsea making three subs before 20 minutes and goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro giving the hosts a 2-0 lead.

Casemiro then got sent off to make it 10 vs 10 and Trevoh Chalobah’s 80th-minute header made for a nervy finish but United clung on.

Here come Chelsea again, Pedro’s cross is cleared but here comes James. Good tackle by Dorgu! Nips the ball away, James falls over and Dorgu strides away.

Then Cunha draws a foul from Tosin about 30 yards from goal, Yellow card for Tosin and United can eat up about a minute. Only 30 seconds or so left.

Chelsea win a corner and Fernandez curls it in. That’s a good punch from Bayindir, out of the area. Danger dealt with for now.

Heart in mouths for United! James whips a cross in from the right and Bayindir dives forward, pushes the ball out into the middle of the penalty area where it flicks off Pedro and Santos tries to take a swipe but it’s blocked away. Nervy stuff.

Fernandes is living every moment at the front of the stands here. The captain gives a fist pump as George is caught offside for the Blues.

It allows United to take more time off the clock. Four minutes to go...