Chelsea vs Manchester United Player Ratings: Cucurella Shines, Højlund Sinks

Stamford Bridge witnessed a battle of extremes as Chelsea edged Manchester United 1-0 in Matchweek 37 of the Premier League. A single, well-placed header from Marc Cucurella was enough to keep the Blues’ Champions League hopes alive.

Chelsea

Marc Cucurella – 9/10
The unexpected hero. His 71st-minute header sealed the win and capped off a rock-solid performance in defense. He was everywhere—intercepting, pressing, and scoring.

Reece James – 9/10
An outstanding display from the captain. Delivered the decisive assist and almost scored himself with a thunderous shot that rattled the crossbar.

Moises Caicedo – 8/10
Controlled the midfield with composure and poise. Provided structure and calm in high-pressure moments.

Robert Sánchez – 7/10
A shaky start, but came up clutch with a crucial save late in the game to preserve the lead.

Noni Madueke – 5/10
Squandered a golden opportunity in front of goal. Sharp movement, but lacking in finishing.

Tyrique George – 5/10
Premier League debut nerves were apparent. Struggled to impose himself and missed a big chance.

Manchester United

Harry Maguire – 7/10
Had a goal ruled out by VAR and was one of the few bright spots in United’s backline. Showed leadership and resilience.

Bruno Fernandes – 6/10
Created a few decent chances, but failed to deliver the final blow. Frustratingly inconsistent in key areas.

Mason Mount – 4/10
A disappointing return to Stamford Bridge. Looked lost and failed to impact the game. Booed by the home fans.

Rasmus Højlund – 2/10
One of his worst performances of the season. Offered no threat and was completely isolated. Lifeless display.

Andre Onana – 6/10
Had little chance to stop Cucurella’s goal, but made a few decent saves to keep the margin from widening.

Final Thoughts

Chelsea’s win lifts them to 4th place with 66 points, edging ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference. Meanwhile, Manchester United remain stranded in 16th place with 39 points—just one match away from completing their worst Premier League season ever.

They now face enormous pressure heading into the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, a match that could define not just their season—but their manager’s future.