Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points as Cristiano Ronaldo rescues a point for Manchester United | Premier League 2021-22

#3 Chelsea wing-backs impressed against Manchester United

Marcos Alonso scored the opening goal of the game.

The duo of Marcos Alonso and Reece James were too good against Manchester United. Alonso scored the opening goal of the game as he volleyed one in after receiving the ball via Kai Havertz.

The Spaniard was astute offensively as well as defensively and looked like a reliable channel moving forward. The 31-year-old won four duels, made seven recoveries, won one tackle, made two clearances, and created three chances throughout the game.

Reece James was brilliant on the right hand side for the Blues and impressed with his strength, off-the-ball movement, and pace to blast down the wings. He won 13 duels, made four recoveries, won one tackle, made two clearances, completed four dribbles, and created three chances throughout the game.

James even came close to scoring a goal, but his effort hit the woodwork and went out for a goal-kick.

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#2 Manchester United end the month with just one win

Cristiano Ronaldo wanted more out of the game

Manchester United won just a single game in the month of April. The Red Devils beat Norwich City 3-2 at Old Trafford to register their only victory this month. United have won just one out of their six games in all competitions in April.

Ralf Rangnick's troops' disappointing performances have all but guaranteed that they won't be finishing in the top four in the Premier League. If they continue down this trajectory, it will be quite difficult to finish the season even in sixth place.

Currently, West Ham United trail them by three points but they also have a game in hand and have a much better goal difference.

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#1 Cristiano Ronaldo rescues Manchester United yet again

Ronaldo is showing why he is among the best

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever Premier League goal against Chelsea as he banged in a volley to equalize for Manchester United. His first touch to bring the ball down was heavenly, and the second to beat Edouard Mendy was supreme.

This was the Portuguese's 17th Premier League goal of the season and he is now just behind Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race. Salah has 23 goals to his name currently.

Ronaldo has scored eight of Manchester United's last nine goals in the Premier League. The 37-year-old shows no signs of slowing down as he won six duels, made four recoveries, completed two dribbles, and made two clearances throughout the game.