Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the winner against Paris Saint Germain. Reuters
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the winner against Paris Saint Germain. Reuters
Marcus Rashford celebrates the winner. Reuters
Marcus Rashford celebrates the winner. Reuters
Bruno Fernandes scores from a penalty. PA
Bruno Fernandes scores from a penalty. PA
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates his goal. PA
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates his goal. PA
Bruno Fernandes (R) celebrates with teammate Alex Telles after scoring the first goal from a penalty. EPA
Bruno Fernandes (R) celebrates with teammate Alex Telles after scoring the first goal from a penalty. EPA
Manchester United's Anthony Martial scores an own goal and the first for Paris St Germain. Reuters
Manchester United's Anthony Martial scores an own goal and the first for Paris St Germain. Reuters
Paris St Germain players celebrate after Manchester United's Anthony Martial scored an own goal. Reuters
Paris St Germain players celebrate after Manchester United's Anthony Martial scored an own goal. Reuters
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shakes hands with Victor Lindelof at the end of the match. PA
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shakes hands with Victor Lindelof at the end of the match. PA
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar at the final whistle. AFP
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar at the final whistle. AFP
Kylian Mbappe and Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe battle for the ball. PA
Kylian Mbappe and Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe battle for the ball. PA
Neymar had a frustrating night. Reuters
Neymar had a frustrating night. Reuters
Kylian Mbappe shakes hands with Manchester United's French forward Anthony Martial. AFP
Kylian Mbappe shakes hands with Manchester United's French forward Anthony Martial. AFP
Marcus Rashford celebrates his late goal. AFP
Marcus Rashford celebrates his late goal. AFP

Football

Manchester United and Chelsea's clash at Old Trafford will show whose approach has the edge

Solskjaer and Lampard are both now relatively inexperienced managers at clubs where they made their names as players

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly
Greater Manchester, England

October 23, 2020

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard are twinned in much, the returning heroes appointed in part on the basis of their wonderful playing careers and knowledge of their beloved clubs, despite relatively slender managerial CVs.

They were twinned on 66 points last season, side by side in third and fourth, their seasons qualified successes despite disappointments in the latter stages of knockout competitions.

There is a more recent common denominator, too, and it entails emphatic defeats at Old Trafford.

Solskjaer’s last game at home was, he said, his “worst day” in management. Lampard’s heaviest defeat was his first match at Chelsea manager.

Manchester United lost 6-1 to Tottenham. Chelsea went down 4-0 to United in August 2019. If there are differences in the details – and Lampard felt the scoreline on his managerial debut was harsh, whereas United were shambolic two weeks ago – each has shown the mettle to respond.

Solskjaer and Lampard have faced similar challenges of late, and two men who forged fine careers by scoring goals have been charged with stopping them. Tuesday’s Champions League games have offered each a fillip, but in contrasting ways.

United's victory over Paris Saint-Germain came in the absence of Harry Maguire and the benched Paul Pogba, who have both had troubled seasons, and with a change of shape.

At least, if Maguire is fit again, Axel Tuanzebe’s performance in France suggested he has an internal solution, a possible partner to the £80 million ($104m) and whose pace suggests he can dovetail with the captain, offering the pace he lacks.

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Chelsea v Sevilla ratings

CHELSEA: Edouard Mendy - 7, Looked reliable in the Chelsea goal and made some good saves – something that has not been said about Blues stoppers too many times recently. EPA
CHELSEA: Edouard Mendy - 7, Looked reliable in the Chelsea goal and made some good saves – something that has not been said about Blues stoppers too many times recently. EPA
Reece James - 7, Stood strong in his defensive work, though his attacking threat was slightly nullified. EPA
Reece James - 7, Stood strong in his defensive work, though his attacking threat was slightly nullified. EPA
Thiago Silva - 7, Seemed to pick up an injury in the warmup, but this didn’t show in his performance, as he looked assured throughout. Getty
Thiago Silva - 7, Seemed to pick up an injury in the warmup, but this didn’t show in his performance, as he looked assured throughout. Getty
Kurt Zouma - 5, They weren’t costly, but there were a few moments where the Frenchman looked very shaky. Reuters
Kurt Zouma - 5, They weren’t costly, but there were a few moments where the Frenchman looked very shaky. Reuters
Ben Chilwell - 7, He’s settled in brilliantly at Stamford Bridge and looked comfortable once again. Was booked for pulling Ocampos’ shirt. AFP
Ben Chilwell - 7, He’s settled in brilliantly at Stamford Bridge and looked comfortable once again. Was booked for pulling Ocampos’ shirt. AFP
N’Golo Kante - 6, Looked off the pace at times, though he did cover plenty of ground – as is expected of the Frenchman. AP
N’Golo Kante - 6, Looked off the pace at times, though he did cover plenty of ground – as is expected of the Frenchman. AP
Jorginho - 6, Got an early card for a cynical foul on Lucas Ocampos which limited him. He grew into the game as time went on before being taken off. AFP
Jorginho - 6, Got an early card for a cynical foul on Lucas Ocampos which limited him. He grew into the game as time went on before being taken off. AFP
Christian Pulisic - 6, Had a very quiet first half, but he looked more threatening after being moved on to the left wing. Getty
Christian Pulisic - 6, Had a very quiet first half, but he looked more threatening after being moved on to the left wing. Getty
Kai Havertz - 5, His play was pretty at times, but the German lost possession far too easily and unnecessarily. Getty
Kai Havertz - 5, His play was pretty at times, but the German lost possession far too easily and unnecessarily. Getty
Mason Mount - 5, Struggled to create much and was booked for pulling Suso’s shirt after losing the ball. EPA
Mason Mount - 5, Struggled to create much and was booked for pulling Suso’s shirt after losing the ball. EPA
Timo Werner - 5, Threatened to cause trouble but didn’t manage it. Wasted some good chances, the best of which came at the end of the first half. EPA
Timo Werner - 5, Threatened to cause trouble but didn’t manage it. Wasted some good chances, the best of which came at the end of the first half. EPA
SUBS: Hakim Ziyech (Mount 62’) - 5, Got into some good positions but struggled to make the most of them. Showed flashes of his technical brilliance. Reuters
SUBS: Hakim Ziyech (Mount 62’) - 5, Got into some good positions but struggled to make the most of them. Showed flashes of his technical brilliance. Reuters
Mateo Kovacic (Jorginho 65’) - 6, Showed good authority from the moment he came on to the pitch. PA
Mateo Kovacic (Jorginho 65’) - 6, Showed good authority from the moment he came on to the pitch. PA
Tammy Abraham (Werner 91’) - N/R, Got his appearance fee and did a nice flick. Job done. Getty
Tammy Abraham (Werner 91’) - N/R, Got his appearance fee and did a nice flick. Job done. Getty
SUB Callum Hudson-Odoi (Pulisic 91’) – N/R, Pretty much his only involvement was a misunderstanding with Chilwell. Getty
SUB Callum Hudson-Odoi (Pulisic 91’) – N/R, Pretty much his only involvement was a misunderstanding with Chilwell. Getty
SEVILLA: Yassine Bounou - 6, Looked very confident when called upon, whether that was with his hands or feet, and was never overstretched. AP
SEVILLA: Yassine Bounou - 6, Looked very confident when called upon, whether that was with his hands or feet, and was never overstretched. AP
Jesus Navas - 7, Nullified Mount and dealt with Pulisic well. Also gave a good option down the right hand side. EPA
Jesus Navas - 7, Nullified Mount and dealt with Pulisic well. Also gave a good option down the right hand side. EPA
Sergi Gomez - 6, Looked strong defensively during his time on the pitch, but was forced off through injury in the 33rd minute. AP
Sergi Gomez - 6, Looked strong defensively during his time on the pitch, but was forced off through injury in the 33rd minute. AP
Diego Carlos - 5, Was solid enough defensively, but some of his passing was awful. EPA
Diego Carlos - 5, Was solid enough defensively, but some of his passing was awful. EPA
Marcos Acuna - 8, Was behind some brilliant attacking play down the left. Largely looked comfortable defensively – the one time he wasn’t he got booked for pulling Pulisic’s shirt. Reuters
Marcos Acuna - 8, Was behind some brilliant attacking play down the left. Largely looked comfortable defensively – the one time he wasn’t he got booked for pulling Pulisic’s shirt. Reuters
Ivan Rakitic - 6, The Croatian was good in his general play, but his final ball was off at times. Getty
Ivan Rakitic - 6, The Croatian was good in his general play, but his final ball was off at times. Getty
Fernando - 7, Looked strong starting in midfield, which he continued when filling in at centre-back after Gomez went off injured. AP
Fernando - 7, Looked strong starting in midfield, which he continued when filling in at centre-back after Gomez went off injured. AP
Nemanja Gudelj - 7, Was dominant in his play and almost got on the scoresheet but was denied by an impressive save from Mendy. Got a blow to the face from Zouma. EPA
Nemanja Gudelj - 7, Was dominant in his play and almost got on the scoresheet but was denied by an impressive save from Mendy. Got a blow to the face from Zouma. EPA
Suso - 4, He was really quiet. That was partly due to a lack of service, but he was nowhere near quick enough when he had the ball at his feet. AFP
Suso - 4, He was really quiet. That was partly due to a lack of service, but he was nowhere near quick enough when he had the ball at his feet. AFP
Luuk de Jong - 6, His hold up play was brilliant, allowing him to bring teammates into the game. Didn’t get many chances of his own in front of goal. AFP
Luuk de Jong - 6, His hold up play was brilliant, allowing him to bring teammates into the game. Didn’t get many chances of his own in front of goal. AFP
Lucas Ocampos - 6, Had some bright moments and got a couple of half chances but failed to make the most of them. AP
Lucas Ocampos - 6, Had some bright moments and got a couple of half chances but failed to make the most of them. AP
SUBS: Joan Jordan (Gomez, 33’) - 6, Slotted into the midfield seamlessly and came closest to scoring a winner. Was booked for a late foul on Puliisic. AP
SUBS: Joan Jordan (Gomez, 33’) - 6, Slotted into the midfield seamlessly and came closest to scoring a winner. Was booked for a late foul on Puliisic. AP
Oliver Torres (Suso 58’) - 6, Injected some of the energy that Suso was missing but couldn’t have a major impact. EPA
Oliver Torres (Suso 58’) - 6, Injected some of the energy that Suso was missing but couldn’t have a major impact. EPA
Youssef En-Nesyri (de Jong 80’) – N/R, Pressed well but didn’t really get a chance to work Mendy. EPA
Youssef En-Nesyri (de Jong 80’) – N/R, Pressed well but didn’t really get a chance to work Mendy. EPA
Franco Vazquez (Rakitic 80’) – N/R, Looked a bit clumsy on the ball – this won’t have done much to help him get more game time. Getty
Franco Vazquez (Rakitic 80’) – N/R, Looked a bit clumsy on the ball – this won’t have done much to help him get more game time. Getty

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Lampard’s solution has been external. The authoritative Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell and Edouard Mendy, his three defensive additions, have played together twice and Chelsea have kept two clean sheets.

Whereas they have 3-3 draws with both Willy Caballero and Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal, Mendy is yet to concede as a Chelsea player.

He has only had to field two shots on target thus far so the positive early impressions of a commanding figure come amid a small sample size. This is his first real test and one that may be toughened by the presence of a forward with 403 goals to his name, if Edinson Cavani is deemed fit to make his United bow.

The Uruguayan is nevertheless likely to represent Plan B. Along with PSG, Chelsea represent favourite opponents for Solskjaer. His counter-attacking blueprint – low on possession, high on penetration – worked wonderfully in three wins against them last season.

The triple centre-back policy he used in France was a favourite ploy against Chelsea. Until, rather than playing into United’s hands, Lampard matched up in July’s FA Cup semi-final and beat United on a traumatic afternoon for David de Gea.

If the Spaniard has responded well to the challenge Dean Henderson poses and was terrific on Tuesday, Lampard faces the decision of whether to try and replicate his Wembley gameplan.

It would probably entail omitting one of Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount or Kai Havertz; with Hakim Ziyech yet to start, it is already hard enough to accommodate all his attacking additions.

Solskjaer may look at the raft of signings and identify a difference between comparable figures. United missed out on Jadon Sancho in a summer of frustration.

Cavani feels more a club recruit than a Solskjaer signing, given the Norwegian’s preference for young, quick Brits. Chelsea were the year’s biggest buyers but United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward argued this week that they have the largest net spend since the start of the 2019 summer transfer window.

Money has been at the heart of the discussions of both clubs, particularly with the talk of a European Premier League. Saturday will show whose approach is paying off.

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