Chelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Source: Al Jazeera ↗ (cross-verified by 2 outlets — full list below)
Chelsea secured a 2‑0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge thanks to first‑half goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. Rogers broke through United’s defence on the 50th minute, while a penalty awarded after Lisandro Martinez’s second yellow card was calmly converted by Palmer. The win leaves United, who have now gone nine games without a win, just one point above the relegation zone and still in danger of slipping into the bottom three.
The defeat intensifies pressure on United manager Michael Carrick, whose job has already been under scrutiny after a 3‑0 loss to Bournemouth the previous weekend. Carrian’s half‑time comments reflected frustration, and the loss follows a series of missed opportunities, including a missed chance for Bruno Fernandes to score on his return and a disallowed goal for Chelsea’s Estevao. Martinez, who has publicly criticised United’s lack of transfer spending, was sent off for a second yellow after a VAR‑reviewed foul that also produced the penalty.
United now face a crucial Champions League tie at home to Roma on Tuesday, where another loss could see them exit the competition early, compounding both sporting embarrassment and financial repercussions. The result also fuels speculation that Carrick may be dismissed, with fans already chanting “sacked in the morning” after the match. Chelsea’s win and Martinez’s dismissal have therefore heightened the stakes for United’s upcoming fixtures and the stability of their management.
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