Chelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Summary
Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. Morgan Rogers scored, and Cole Palmer converted a penalty after Lisandro Martínez was sent off; the result left United winless in nine games and one point above the relegation zone.Key Facts
- Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead in the 50th minute.
- Lisandro Martínez received two yellow cards and was sent off.
- Chelsea were awarded a penalty after a VAR review of Martínez’s foul on Wesley Fofana.
- Cole Palmer scored from the penalty, despite goalkeeper Senne Lammens getting a hand to the shot.
- United had a goal ruled out for offside after Matheus Cunha turned in a header from Harry Maguire.
- Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders denied Amad Diallo twice in the first half.
- The loss left United winless in nine games and one point above the relegation zone.
- United were due to host Roma in a Champions League match on Tuesday.
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