Manchester Utd 1-1 Chelsea: Ronaldo score fantastic goal but the Red Devils top four hope in shamble

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 17th Premier League goal of the season to instantly reply to Marcos Alonso's opener but Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea dealt a heavy blow to their top-four prospects.

Christiano Ronaldo score to put Man Utd back on term

Chelsea dominated the first half, producing 11 shots, but David De Gea stood firm, denying Kai Havertz in their best chance. Alonso put the visitors ahead on the hour-mark with a fine volley from eight yards after Havertz had flicked on Reece James' cross.Ronaldo struck less than two minutes later, when he controlled a Nemanja Matic pass and drove the ball home.

Blues celebrate Marcos Alonso second half strike in flying colours

The Blues pushed on in the second half and James might have won it late on, but his curling effort struck the far post. The point leaves United in sixth place on 55 points, five behind fourth-placed Arsenal with three matches remaining, having played two matches more than the Gunners. Chelsea lie third, with 66 points.