Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Chahal Backs Manchester United to Surprise Critics
Yuzvendra Chahal has loved Manchester United since he was a child.
He recently watched the team play Manchester City at Old Trafford.
When City had a player sent off, Chahal thought United might win or get a good result.
He was disappointed when Erling Haaland scored after a moment he described as VAR drama.
Chahal still likes the fight and unpredictability he sees in United.
He especially praised Matheus Cunha’s energy and attacking play.
Chahal believes the team can surprise people and wants to keep supporting them.
One article said United had five points from their first five league games and were 12th in the table.
Yuzvendra Chahal, a lifelong Manchester United supporter, said he believes the team can still surprise people.
He watched the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford and thought United might take advantage after Manchester City went down to 10 men.
Chahal said seeing Erling Haaland score amid what he called VAR drama was painful as a United fan.
He praised Matheus Cunha’s energy, willingness to take on defenders and ability to encourage teammates.
One article reported United were 12th, 10 points behind Manchester City, with five points from their opening five league matches.
- Who
- Yuzvendra Chahal, a Manchester United supporter and JioStar expert.
- What
- Chahal discussed watching the Manchester Derby and said he believes Manchester United can recover and surprise people.
- When
- Chahal watched the derby recently; one article said United's next Premier League match was scheduled for Saturday.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Why
- Chahal said his support for Manchester United dates to childhood and that he believes in the team's fight and unpredictability.
Chahal's optimism
Reported team form
Manchester United's prospects
Chahal's optimism
Chahal backed United to surprise people, praising the team's fight and unpredictability.
Reported team form
An article described United as struggling for consistency, winless in their last four domestic matches, and 12th in the league with five points from five matches.
Manchester Derby
Chahal's optimism
Chahal thought United could get a result after City went down to 10 men.
Reported team form
He said Haaland's goal, following what he described as VAR drama, left him disappointed as a United supporter.
- Supporter
- Chahal described Manchester United as his childhood love.
- Derby venue
- Old Trafford.
- Derby moment
- Chahal thought United could capitalize after Manchester City went down to 10 men; Haaland later scored.
- Player praised
- Matheus Cunha, for his energy, attacking play and influence on teammates.
- League position
- One article reported Manchester United were 12th in the Premier League.
- Points
- One article reported United had five points from their first five league matches.
- Gap to leaders
- One article said United were 10 points behind Manchester City.
- Chahal's outlook
- He said he believes United can still surprise people.
