Jesse Lingard climbed off the bench to complete Manchester United’s comeback against champions Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho’s men reclaimed second spot in the table.
But the afternoon did not start well for them at Old Trafford when Willian opened the first-half scoring for the visitors.
Romelu Lukaku levelled proceedings moments after though to make it all-square going into the break.
And the Belgium striker turned provider on 75 minutes when substitute Lingard headed home a cross to seal three vital points for the hosts.
Our man DAVID McDONNELL was watching in the stands. Here is how he rated the players’ performances…
MANCHESTER UNITED
De Gea 7
Beaten at near post for opener. Fine angled save from Willian.
Valencia 6 – Booked
Pushed back by Alonso. Struggled defensively throughout.
Smalling 7
Made crucial tackle on Pedro with United leading 2-1.
Lindelof 6
One of three players taken out by Hazard pass for opener.
Young 6
Opener came down his flank but recovered well thereafter.
Matic 7
Tackled hard and recycled the ball in key areas against former club.
McTominay 7
Justified continued selection. His ball to Lukaku helped set up the winner.
Pogba 6
Beaten in air in build-up to opener. Gave ball away cheaply.
Martial 7
Set up Lukaku for equaliser. Bafflingly subbed.
Sanchez 7
Fluffed great chance just before half-hour mark.
Lukaku 8 – MOTM
Unplayable at times. Equalised then set up the winner.
Subs: Lingard 7 (Martial, 64)
Bailly 5 (Sanchez, 80)
CHELSEA
Courtois 7
Super fingertip save to keep out Lukaku volley.
Azpiliueta 6
Chelsea skipper strangley subdued after decent first-half
Christensen 5
Beaten to the ball by Lingard for United’s winner.
Rudiger 5
Given the runaround by Lukaku throughout the game.
Moses 6
Won header that sparked the move for Chelsea’s opener.
Drinkwater 6
Diligent and industrious. Tested De Gea with long-range shot.
Kante 6 – Booked
Booked for foul on Pogba. Busy but not as effective as usual.
Willian 7
Fine finish to beat De Gea at near post for opener.
Alonso 6
Volleyed pass set up Morata for early chance.
Hazard 8
Sublime ball to Willian for opener. Ran game until subbed
Morata 5 – Booked
Hit bar with early volley. Did little else of note.
Subs: Pedro 5 (Hazard, 73)
Giroud 5 (Moses, 78)
Fabregas 5 (Drinkwater, 81)
Standings — English Premier League
| Pos. | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 |
Manchester City | 27 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 59 | 72 |
WLWWDW
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| 2 |
 |
Manchester United | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 59 |
WWLWLW
|
| 3 |
 |
Liverpool | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 57 |
WLWDWW
|
| 4 |
 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 55 |
WDWDWW
|
| 5 |
 |
Chelsea | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 53 |
DWLLWL
|
| 6 |
 |
Arsenal | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 45 |
DLWLWL
|
| 7 |
 |
Burnley | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | -3 | 37 |
LLDDLD
|
| 8 |
 |
Leicester City | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 36 |
DWLDLD
|
| 9 |
 |
Everton | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | -15 | 34 |
LDWLWL
|
| 10 |
 |
Watford | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | -9 | 33 |
DLDWLW
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| 11 |
 |
Bournemouth | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | -10 | 32 |
WDWWLD
|
| 12 |
 |
Brighton and Hove Albion | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | -11 | 31 |
LLDWDW
|
| 13 |
 |
West Ham United | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | -15 | 30 |
WDDLWL
|
| 14 |
 |
Huddersfield Town | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -23 | 30 |
LLLLWW
|
| 15 |
 |
Newcastle United | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | -11 | 29 |
DLDDWD
|
| 16 |
 |
Southampton | 28 | 5 | 12 | 11 | -12 | 27 |
DDDWLD
|
| 17 |
 |
Crystal Palace | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -18 | 27 |
WLDDLL
|
| 18 |
 |
Swansea City | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | -20 | 27 |
DWWDWL
|
| 19 |
 |
Stoke City | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -26 | 26 |
LWDLDD
|
| 20 |
 |
West Bromwich Albion | 28 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -20 | 20 |
WDLLL
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