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With several of their highest-profile playmakers either on the bench, in the stands or nowhere near the stadium, Manchester United turned in by far their most impressive showing of the season on Sunday, dismissing league leaders Chelsea by a score of 2-0.
United denied their visitors even a single completed pass in their penalty area and extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 22 matches. This was the signature performance so many had been calling for from Jose Mourinho's men and, with a seemingly-weakened team, they delivered in startling style.