Old Trafford Stadium is raining heavily, but Manchester United ushers in a significant victory in the storm

Manchester United awakens! An "ugly" victory awakened the Red Devils' souls

On the evening of September 20, 2025, it was raining heavily at Old Trafford Stadium, but Manchester United ushered in a significant victory in the storm - defeating Chelsea 2-1 and getting out of the sluggish situation. Although the score is important, what is more exciting than the victory itself is Manchester United's way of winning: they used their bloody, fighting and unyielding fighting spirit to play the "fighting spirit" that coach Ruben Amorin repeatedly emphasized before the game.

This victory may be the turning point of the Red Devils this season. Before the game, facing the doubts about the team's unstable start, Amorin pointed out the core of the problem without hesitation: "We are not bad in the midfield, but our performance in the two penalty areas is not enough. We need to be more decisive and fierce - this is the key to determining the outcome."

These words are not suggestions, but orders.

And his players gave the loudest response with their actions.

Bruno Fernandez's first record came from a smart forward in the penalty area, grabbed the opponent's clearance error, and calmly pushed the ball to score;

Casemiro's second goal was a typical "pressure goal" - he decisively pressed forward in the moment when the opponent's defense was in chaos and scored a volley.

The two goals were scored without exquisite cooperation and gorgeous footwork, but they all came from the ultimate oppression of the penalty area space and a fatal blow to the opportunity - this is the most real manifestation of Amorin's tactical philosophy. What is more valuable than the score is the collective will and spirit of unity shown by this Manchester United team.

Against the backdrop of constant doubts about Amorin's position as coach and huge pressure on public opinion, the players used a "life-oriented" performance to announce to the world that the locker room is still standing behind the head coach.

captain Bruno Fernandez once again became the spiritual leader. Not only did he score the first goal, he also kept running, shouting, and motivating his teammates throughout the game, conveying his fighting will to every corner.

New Agent Brian Mbeumo is also eye-catching in the summer window. He perfectly interprets what a "big scene player" is with tireless pressing, sharp breakthroughs and tough confrontation.

Even the rotation players who are rarely expected to be highly anticipated strictly implement tactics, dare to fight physically, and fall to the ground to fight.

This Manchester United team finally regained its long-lost cohesion and bloodiness - and this is the weakness that was widely questioned at the beginning of the season.

Manchester United's two goals are not beautiful, and they are even a bit "rough". But the essence of football has never been just art, but also the result.

In the top league, being able to win in the most effective way is itself a kind of ability.

Especially in the reconstruction period where the team has not yet fully run-in and the offensive routine is not smooth, this "pragmatic" victory is more valuable than a gorgeous defeat. In the second half, Chelsea won a game back by Charoba, and the offensive once rushed like a tide. But Manchester United did not collapse, but chose to defend their advantages with more fierce defense, more resolute confrontation, and more unified tactical discipline.

They no longer fear physical confrontation, no longer avoid "dirty work", but regard every battle to defend honor.

This victory allowed Manchester United to follow the top in the standings, only 3 points away from the second place. But more importantly, it injects long-lost confidence and belief into the team.

Amorin finally proved to the world that what he brought is not only a tactical system, but also a long-lost fighting spirit - the Red Devil gene belonging to the Ferguson era is slowly recovering.

Of course, a victory cannot erase all doubts. The road ahead is still long and the challenge is still severe. But at least at this moment, Manchester United found the most basic and effective winning formula: try their best in every round, even if the method is not beautiful enough.