da jogodeouro： Erik ten Hag's side threw away what would have been a remarkable victory by conceding two goals after the 100th minute at Stamford Bridge

da luck： Manchester United thought they had got away with it, but if you live by the sword you will eventually die by it, even as late as in the 101st minute. In a truly insane game with Chelsea, United proceeded to come back from two goals down to go 3-2 up, only to concede in the 100th and 101st minutes, with boyhood Red Devils' fan Cole Palmer ruining their night and condemning them to a logic-defying 4-3 defeat.

United seemingly learned little from their chaotic 1-1 draw at Brentford and threw caution to the wind again. Conor Gallagher put Chelsea ahead in the fourth minute with the help of bad goalkeeping from Andre Onana and a Palmer penalty doubled the lead, aided by a careless foul by Antony on Mykhailo Mudryk.

The Red Devils were staring another loss in the face, but the determined Alejandro Garnacho dragged them back into the game after he was gifted the ball by a disastrous pass from Moises Caicedo, and Bruno Fernandes then headed United level before half-time.

United lost Raphael Varane and his replacement Jonny Evans to injury and continued to live dangerously in the second half, but completed the comeback on the break, Garnacho connecting with a wondrous cross from Antony.

Having done all the hard work, United switched off when it mattered most and a clumsy foul by Diogo Dalot gifted Palmer another penalty which he dispatched, before scoring again barely a minute later, inflicting a 12th Premier League defeat of the season on Erik ten Hag's hapless side.

GOAL rates United's players from Stamford Bridge…

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Andre Onana (5/10):

Fumbled Gallagher's shot in, then made a handful of good reaction saves.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (6/10):

Had an intriguing battle against Mudryk and defended passionately.

Raphael Varane (5/10):

Picked up an injury and battled his way through to the end of the first half, barely being able to walk.

Harry Maguire (5/10):

Had a torrid start to the game, mistiming challenges and looking all over the place. Rediscovered his composure thereafter.

Diogo Dalot (5/10):

Struggled defensively at left-back then compensated with fine attacking play including a sumptuous cross for Fernandes to nod home. But his clumsy trip on Madueke gave Chelsea an unlikely route back.

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Kobbie Mainoo (5/10):

This was not an occasion for his calm control or patient passing and he got lost amid the chaos, not helped by his light frame.

Casemiro (4/10):

Struggled to keep up with the pace of the game and at one point jogged back towards his area when Chelsea were on the break.

Bruno Fernandes (7/10):

Committed himself all over the pitch and scored his first goal from open play since November.

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Antony (7/10):

Gave away a silly penalty but was then superb. Switched the play for Fernandes' goal then set up the third goal with a stupendous cross with the outside of his right foot. Unfortunately for him, his best display of the season will be remembered more for the result than his performance.

Rasmus Hojlund (4/10):

Still seems to be lacking rhythm after his injury. Not strong or sharp enough.

Alejandro Garnacho (9/10):

Making a very strong case to be the team's player of the year and it is not fair on him that the team lost after his sensational performance.

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Jonny Evans (6/10):

Made some good blocks after replacing Varane at half-time, but had to come off just 20 minutes later with his own injury.

Willy Kambwala (6/10):

Relished the aerial challenges and coped well with Chelsea bombarding United's box.

Marcus Rashford (5/10):

Didn't get involved much but his pass released Antony for the third goal.

Scott McTominay (4/10):

Had more energy than Casemiro but then deflected Palmer's winner beyond Onana.

Mason Mount (N/A):

Came on in the 85th minute to a cacophony of boos.

Erik ten Hag (5/10):

Made a big call to drop Rashford for Antony and it paid off. Forced into making five changes due to yet more injuries. But ultimately, this style of football is utterly unsustainable.