In a dramatic turn of events on Thursday night, Stamford Bridge witnessed a nail-biting encounter as the Blues orchestrated a stunning comeback, netting two goals in added time to snatch a 4-3 victory over their arch-rivals.
Manchester United had dominated proceedings until the 99th minute when Mauricio Pochettino’s men mounted an extraordinary late surge, scripting the latest comeback in league history.
Mason Mount Stamford Bridge reception.
The return of Mason Mount, who had left Chelsea for United in a £60 million deal over the summer, added an extra layer of intrigue to the clash.
The Chelsea academy graduate, making his first appearance at his former stomping ground since the transfer, faced a mixed reception from both players and fans, indicating lingering sentiments of resentment towards his departure.
Fuel was added to the fire when a video surfaced on social media platform X, capturing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez seemingly taunting Mount after the final whistle.
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Fernandez’s post-match celebration included a gesture of smacking the Chelsea badge on his chest while engaging in a verbal exchange with Mount, the content of which remains undisclosed.
Throughout the match, tensions simmered between the two players, with Fernandez’s attempts to provoke Mount evident in various on-field altercations, including a heated exchange captured on camera.
Notably, Mount and Fernandez had been teammates for part of the previous season, complicating the dynamics of their confrontation.
The contentious atmosphere was further intensified by an incident involving a Chelsea supporter displaying a jersey bearing the inscription ‘JUDAS 19,’ a pointed reference to Mount’s former squad number during his tenure at Chelsea.
Despite a commendable display by Erik ten Hag’s men, who had rallied from an early deficit to take the lead, defensive lapses proved costly as Chelsea capitalized on a late penalty and a swiftly taken corner, with Cole Palmer securing a hat-trick and elevating himself to joint-second in the Golden Boot race.
The electrifying encounter at Stamford Bridge not only showcased the unpredictable nature of football but also underscored the emotional undercurrents and rivalries that continue to define the sport at its highest level.
