PhotoMANCHESTER, England — Ander Herrera scored one goal, set up another and executed the perfect man-marking job on Eden Hazard to set up Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Chelsea, which opened up the Premier League title race on Sunday. Marcus Rashford — Ibrahimovic’s replacement up front — ran onto Herrera’s through-ball to give United a seventh-minute lead. Herrera shadowed Hazard in a tactical plan by United manager Jose Mourinho that limited the effectiveness of Chelsea’s main attacking threat. The result didn’t just blow open the title race; it also left the battle for Champions League qualification intriguingly poised. Chelsea is still the favorite for the title, with the only obvious stumbling block being a trip to Everton on April 30.

Source: New York Times April 16, 2017 17:37 UTC