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Cucurella Makes Fulcrum for Chelsea-Won Victory As Villa Bowl Out to Grasp Fifth

Hashim KolawolebyHashim Kolawole
May 17, 2025
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Cucurella Makes Fulcrum for Chelsea-Won Victory As Villa Bowl Out to Grasp Fifth
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Marc Cucurella’s late header whispered on a timely 1-0 victory for Chelsea against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, keeping their sights on UEFA Champions League qualification alive and stretching their unbeaten Premier League home record in 2025 to a tenth game (8W, 2D).

Despite having the big UEFA Europa League final just five days onward, Ruben Amorim fielded a very strong eleven for United, but it was Chelsea which looked to have far greater intent early on. Noni Madueke wasted a sitter after Cole Palmer’s precise cut-back, which was followed by a thundering long-range strike from Reece James that came off the woodwork.

Cucurella Makes Fulcrum for Chelsea-Won Victory As Villa Bowl Out to Grasp Fifth

United believed that they had gotten the lead when Harry Maguire neatly finished from a Bruno Fernandes’ cross, but the VAR called the defender marginally offside. Having warmed to the occasion, it was Chelsea’s turn now as the late moments of the first half saw Palmer testing André Onana.

Aware that Aston Villa had gotten a victory from Tottenham earlier, the Blues pressed hard in the second half. Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer continued threatening the United goal, while Amad Diallo and Fernandes unleashed United on the counterattack. Mason Mount, returning to the Bridge, missed a big chance created by Amad.

A penalty shout for Chelsea was turned down by VAR after Onana fouled little Tyrique George, but the hosts found the goal late on as a superb cross replicated from a wort of Reece James’ imagination found Cucurella diving forward in the penalty area to nod powerfully in west London greetings. Madueke shou

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Hashim Kolawole

Hashim Kolawole

I'm Hashim, a sports lover. Sport writing is my way of preaching sports to the world, merging my passion for the game with captivating storytelling. Hobbies include Sports, Literature, Travel, Writing, Music, exploring new types of sports.

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