MU said goodbye to legend Bobby Charlton with an emotional victory

The legendary Charlton family announced that the 1966 World Cup winner for England and a decorated career with Manchester United passed away peacefully in the early hours of October 21 at the age of 86. Tributes poured in from across the football world , with former Manchester United player and England captain David Beckham praising Charlton as a "national hero".

Captain Bruno Fernandes laid a wreath on the pitch in memory of the Charlton legend

Manchester United players paid tribute to Charlton legend ahead of their game against bottom side Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Captain Bruno Fernandes laid a wreath on the pitch in tribute, while images of the famous former England attacking midfielder were displayed on big screens at the stadium, while fans chanted Charlton's name throughout the match.

The visitors, who started slowly, took the lead in the 28th minute, Scott McTominay chesting the ball down and firing into the bottom corner from 12 metres. But that advantage was erased six minutes later when Oli McBurnie scored from the penalty spot.

MU had an emotional victory on the day to pay tribute to the legend Charlton

MU coach Erik Ten Hag made three changes in the second half, bringing on Anthony Martial, Alejandro Garnacho and Christian Eriksen in a game where the "Red Devils" were in a deadlock. But it was defender Diogo Dalot who created a magical moment to seal the victory in the 77th minute with a beautiful long-range shot. MU climbed to 8th place in the table, 6 points behind leaders Man City.

In other matches, Man City coach Pep Guardiola also sent condolences to Charlton's family and called the MU star a "big legend". Man City defeated Brighton 2-1 to return to the top. It was the team's 21st consecutive victory at Etihad in all competitions, setting a new record for a home winning streak by a Premier League club.

City, who had lost their previous two games, took an early lead through Julian Alvarez before Erling Haaland doubled the lead - the young Norwegian's ninth Premier League goal of the season. The English champions then held on for the win despite Ansu Fati reducing the deficit for the visitors in the 73rd minute and with defender Manuel Akanji sent off.

Chelsea (right) dropped the victory against Arsenal

Meanwhile, Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 at Anfield (Mohamed Salah scored twice). Everton had to play with one less man early in the match as Everton's Ashley Young was sent off in the first half.

In the most notable match of round 9, Chelsea dropped their third consecutive victory. Taking a 2-0 lead over Arsenal thanks to goals from Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk, but Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard scored in the second half to help the "Gunners" draw 2-2 at the "The Blues". Arsenal lost the top spot to Man City due to a poor goal difference, while Chelsea ranked 10th.

Newcastle continued their fine form with a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace to move up to fifth in the table.

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