5 Best Manchester United Comebacks under Jose Mourinho

Sunderland v Manchester United - Premier League

3. Manchester United vs Chelsea(2-1), Premier League(2017-18)

Manchester City had already consolidated their hold at the submit of the table when defending champions Chelsea, trailing United by 3 points visited Old Trafford in February. They made a bright start and were duly rewarded when Willian opened the scoring for the London based club in the 32nd minute.

However the lead didn't last long as United's front three of Sanchez, Lukaku, and Rashford combined to produce a brilliant move finished by the Belgian striker.

Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League
Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League

Lukaku seemed like he had a point to prove against his old club as he produced a fine curling cross from the wing which was well directed by substitute Jesse Lingard behind Courtois to make sure of the 3 points.

Lukaku shrugged off criticisms that he was just a flat-track bully and showed his big game credentials and United built a 6 point advantage over Chelsea. Ultimately, United went on to finish second in the league, which was their best league finish till date since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure.

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