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Chelsea X-X Manchester United: Michael Carrick teeters on the brink as Blues cruise to victory

Red Devils now winless in nine for the first time since 1988…

By Robert O'Connor · Standard

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:29 PM

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Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, extending United's winless run to nine matches across all competitions.
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea with a solo goal after United dominated the first half.
Lisandro Martinez received two yellow cards in two minutes, conceding a penalty converted by Cole Palmer.

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Manchester United's winless streak stretched to nine games across all competitions following a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Michael Carrick's team dominated the first half with chances from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, while Matheus Cunha had a goal disallowed for offside, but United ultimately failed to convert their opportunities.

Chelsea took the lead in the second half through a solo effort by Morgan Rogers. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez received two bookings in two minutes, resulting in a red card and a penalty that Cole Palmer converted to seal Chelsea's victory.

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