Manchester United will end the 2024-25 campaign without winning two Premier League matches in a row for the first time in history.
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Man Utd make unwanted historyBeaten 1-0 by ChelseaUnited remained winless in eight league matchesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFPWHAT HAPPENED?
United's winless run in the Premier League extended to eight matches on Sunday, when they lost 1-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Marc Cucurella scored the only goal of the game in the 71st minute as Ruben Amorim's side suffered their 18th league defeat in the 2024-25 campaign.
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With the loss, the Red Devils also made unwanted history as for the first time, the club will end a season without stringing two wins in a row together in the Premier League. This is also the first time that United have gone through eight straight league matches without a win.
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While United's misery continued, this was a much-needed victory for Enzo Maresca's Blues, who are pushing for a top-five finish which will secure a Champions League slot for next season.
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Amorim's side will now aim to end what has been a nightmare season with a trophy as they are all set to face Tottenham in the Europa League final on May 21.