The Manchester United U23s were beaten by Premier League 2 leaders Chelsea at King’s Meadow.
Neil Wood named Facundo Pellistri the star of the first team to face the leaders of the table today as well as Teden Mengi and Hannibal Mejbri.
Pellistri had scored a goal in his last three games for the development team after hitting the bottom after his summer transfer from Penarol.
United conceded two goals within two minutes, which set the tone for a disappointing performance in the capital.
Joe Hugill, who was under contract in the U18 in the summer, came back late from the bank to give the visitors some comfort.
United U23s now have a longer hiatus that will not return to action against Leicester until January 18. A trip to Liverpool follows.
Summarize our live coverage of today’s game.
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Full-time: Chelsea 6-1 Manchester United
Bad day in London.
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Four minutes added.
In the injury time.
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Shoretire booked
Bate has led midfield for Chelsea and Shoretire is booked.
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The minds flicker
Puigmal reacts badly to a challenge when tempers flared.
The Spaniard is booked for his reaction when United wins the free kick.
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Goal for United
6-1.
Great goal from United.
Fernandez selects Hugill, who closes professionally.
A wonderful team move, crowned by an excellent finish. United have done much better after the system change, which begs the question of why they started with three center-backs.
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Shoretire effort saved
Another good job from Shoretire, the only United player to impress in looks but his shot is tame.
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Chance for United
Better from United as Shoretire ties up with Laird.
The defender’s low cross was teasing but dodged everyone in the box and went back for a goal kick.
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Woolston denies Anjorin
It should be seven as Anjorin sits to United’s right.
The Chelsea star’s finish was poor and Woolston is saving.
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Chance for Chelsea
United can no longer handle the pressure from Chelsea as Brown reached the goal.
Mengi recovers with a fantastic challenge of refusing to replace him.
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Puigmal shoots past
United’s first shot on goal in the second half, but Puigmal shoots wide.
Good job by Mejbri almost opens up another opportunity for United but Bate cleans up for Chelsea.
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Goal for Chelsea
6-0.
Fernandez loses possession and is punished.
Brown scores.
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Goal for Chelsea
5-0.
The poor defense against United and Chelsea takes fifth place.
Lewis evades the defenders and ends up just behind Woolston.
Abyssal representation.
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Anjorin far
Woolston comes but doesn’t get it, and Chelsea has almost a fifth.
Anjorin’s shot flashes right past the post.
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Mejbri booked
Chelsea have a corner but the referee withdraws the game for a yellow card after Mejbri fouled in advance.
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United sub
Pellistri out, Hugill on.
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Nice job from Laird
Laird was choked in the center-back but the youngster’s good work resulted in an opening for United.
Pellistri and Mejbri combine but can’t get a shot on target.
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Goal for Chelsea
4-0.
Anjorin takes the penalty.
Game over.
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Penalty for Chelsea
Livramento is fouled by Fernandez.
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The second half begins
Chelsea starts.
United need the next goal.
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Half time: Chelsea 3-0 United
Work to do.
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Two minutes added.
United will have to react in the second half.
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Woolston saves United
Caught fish owned, but Lewis is denied by Woolston.
The striker had the goal under his control but the United goalkeeper denied it.
It should have been four.
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Goal for Chelsea
3-0.
United are out of Livramento’s cross and the poor defense gives Anjorin two chances to score.
His first try is worn out but he bundles the ball home on the second try.
Shocking from United.
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Anjorin far
The Chelsea playmaker was superb in the first 30 minutes.
He leads the ball right past the post.
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Fish posted
Defense counsel must proceed cautiously after booking.
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Fish saves United
United aren’t facing a short corner but Fish are on hand to deny Chelsea the third goal.
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Elanga denied
United enjoy a better spell in the game.
Good movement by Pellistri and Elanga has the opportunity to go up against the defenders.
He cuts into it, but is rejected by Bergstrom.
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Chance for Chelsea
Outstanding play from Anjorin, overtaking two United midfielders.
His cross doesn’t hit its target but it’s another warning to United.
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Pellistri gate not allowed
Signs of United improvement as Hannibal finds Pellistri who completes brilliantly.
Unfortunately the linesman hoisted his flag for offside.
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Footwork by Woolston
United gives almost a third to Chelsea.
A mistake by Fish puts Woolston in trouble but the United goalkeeper shows some fancy footwork to remove the threat.
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