Chelsea Defeats Man Utd 1-0 Strengthening Champions League Hopes

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed satisfaction after their 1-0 win over Manchester United, highlighting the significance of the victory for their Champions League qualification hopes. He praised the team's aggressive and intelligent play, particularly noting Marc Cucurella's match-winning goal and his ability to be in the right position at the right moment. Maresca was surprised by Manchester United's unusually aggressive man-to-man pressing, which made the game very challenging and was something he had not seen from them before despite reviewing multiple matches. He emphasized that the win was hard-earned against a United side known for their strong performances against top Premier League teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City. Maresca also addressed media scrutiny, asserting that Chelsea is building a strong team and should not be compared to previous eras. Overall, he believes Chelsea is moving in the right direction and deserved the three points for their persistent pressing and tactical solutions.