"Worth every penny we paid for him", "Colossal" - Chelsea fans in awe of star's performance in 1-1 draw against Manchester United

Chelsea fans were impressed with Moises Caicedo's performance in their 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, November 3. The Blues failed in their bid to record a first victory at Old Trafford since 2013, with the two sides sharing the spoils in the game.

Signed for a Premier League record £115 million from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2023, Ecuador international Caicedo took the better part of a season to settle into life in London. The midfielder struggled at the start of his Chelsea career before eventually establishing himself as one of the club's most important players.

Moises Caicedo featured from the start against Manchester United and made his presence felt with several crunching tackles in the game. The 23-year-old also chipped in with a stunning goal in the 74th minute to level the scores after Bruno Fernandes' (70') strike. Caicedo was positioned at the edge of the box and volleyed the ball into the bottom corner after Casemiro's clearance from a corner fell to his feet.

Caicedo's displays for the Blues this season have earned him plaudits from the fans and his performance against Manchester United was just as impressive. He was named the Man of the Match after the game, and Chelsea fans showered him with praise on X.

"Moises Caicedo is an unbelievable footballer. Dominated the midfield yet again, a fantastic goal to equalise and then saved the point with that tackle on Zirzkee in the last minute. Worth every penny we paid for him. Man of the Match performance," one fan wrote.

"At least Caicedo got his deserved man of the match. Absolutely colossal," another wrote.

A fan pointed out that the midfielder was one of Chelsea's only good players in the game.

"Caicedo named man of the match. One of the only Chelsea players who was good," they wrote.

Here are some more reactions from fans:

"caicedo one man army. absolute monstrous performance," a fan posted.

"Moises Caicedo! The best midfielder in the EPL in the absence of Ballon’Dor Rodri!! You get something talk.!!!" another posted.

"Caicedo is who Arsenal fans think Declan Rice is," a fan wrote.

Moises Caicedo opened his account in the Premier League for the 2024-25 season against United, having taken until Matchday 38 to score in the 2023-24 season. He finished the game with a 84% pass accuracy, nine defensive actions, three recoveries, two tackles, and an interception.

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Chelsea's Old Trafford hoodoo continues as Manchester United pick up point

Chelsea's struggles at Old Trafford continued as they played out a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, continuing their run of no wins at the stadium since 2013. The point moved the Blues up to fourth in the standings above Arsenal, who they face next week, on goal difference.

Noni Madueke and Marcus Rashford struck the woodwork for their respective sides in a first half that was markedly devoid of clear goal mouth action. The game came to life in the 68th minute after a penalty was awarded to the home side. Robert Sanchez brought down Rasmus Hojlund, allowing Bruno Fernandes to step up and score his first league goal of the season for Manchester United.

Chelsea reacted well to going behind and drew themselves level thanks to a spectacular volley from Moises Caicedo only four minutes after conceding. Both sides wasted presentable opportunities to win the game, and Ruud van Nistelrooy and Enzo Maresca settled for one point apiece.