Alvaro Morata’s fine goal helped Chelsea secure a 1-0 win over Premier League title rivals Manchester United in an highly enteraining affair on Sunday.

The Spaniard, who hadn’t scored in six games in all competitions leading up to the clash at Stamford Bridge, headed in Cesar Azpilicueta’s cross in the 55th minute to ensure Chelsea recovered from their loss to Roma in midweek in fitting fashion as United were handed just their second loss of the league campaign on Jose Mourinho’s return to his former stomping ground.

The victory moves Chelsea to within one point of the Red Devils and third-placed Tottenham though they still trail leaders Manchester City, who beat Arsenal earlier in the day, by nine points.