Palmer's double in added time clinches wild win for Chelsea

From joy to despair and now this, Manchester United have certainly showcased their addiction to drama in recent weeks; theirs the story that keeps on giving.

- David Hymer

If the FA Cup victory over Liverpool had given their supporters a rosy glow for what felt like weeks, the nature of Saturday's draw at Brentford was the definition of a reality check. In a crowded field, was it the worst performance of their chaotic season?

The latest instalment was scarcely believable. Despair to joy and back again-hard - within one game; it felt like the death of their Premier League season, Chelsea's delight running wild at the very end.

Cole Palmer apart, the home team were fragile for much of the evening, unconvincing and yet they not only took a 2-0 lead, it might have been three. United did not panic. It was all a part of the show. And it was Antony, so often the villain, who helped to turn things around.

After Alejandro Garnacho had punished woeful Chelsea defending for 2-1, Antony played a part in the buildup to Bruno Fernandes's equaliser. And it was Antony who would produce the wonderful cross after a quick United counter for 3-2, Garnacho nodding home on the bounce. Garnacho was also impressive.

Game over? Not at all. This is United. This was Palmer, too. After the Chelsea substitute, Noni Madueke, had won a penalty in the seventh minute of stoppage-time, Diogo Dalot having fallen into the back of him, there was no doubt that Palmer would score from the spot, as he had done earlier for 2-0.

A winner in the 101st minute? It was ludicrous but Palmer made it a reality when nobody in red tracked him on a quick corner and he blasted home with the aid of a deflection off the United substitute, Scott McTominay.