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Alvaro Morata strikes as Manchester United fall flat in a big game again

LONDON -- Three points on Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

1. United challenge falls flat at Stamford Bridge

Alvaro Morata ended his six-game goal drought with a stunning second half header as Chelsea responded to their midweek Champions League humiliation at Roma with a 1-0 win against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

The defeat, United's second in the league this season, leaves Jose Mourinho's team eight points adrift of leaders Manchester City in second place with hopes of a title challenge fading fast.

And the result also extended United's dismal run in front of goal against last season's top six.