Chelsea v Manchester United, 12 December 1953

Score3-1 to Chelsea
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueStamford Bridge
Attendance37,153

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3 Chelsea

1 Manchester United

Goals:

Eric Parsons G
Johnny McNichol G
Johnny McNichol G

Goals:

Johnny Berry G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Bill Robertson
Defender John Harris
Left back Stan Willemse
Centre half Ron Greenwood
Wing half Ken Armstrong
Wing half Derek Saunders
Outside Left Frank Blunstone
Outside right Eric Parsons
Centre forward Roy Bentley
Inside forward Johnny McNichol
Inside forward Les Stubbs

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Ray Wood
Defender Roger Byrne
Defender Bill Foulkes
Centre half Jackie Blanchflower
Centre half Allenby Chilton
Midfielder Duncan Edwards
Wing half Jeff Whitefoot
Outside right Johnny Berry
Centre forward Jack Rowley
Forward Tommy Taylor
Forward Dennis Viollet