Man Utd player ratings vs Chelsea: Martinez and 3/10 trio let team down in disastrous loss

Express Sport assessed Manchester United's squad after a 2-0 Premier League defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2026. Morgan Rogers broke the deadlock early in the second half before Cole Palmer converted a penalty to seal Chelsea's victory, leaving United just one point above the relegation zone. Writer Archie Griggs criticized multiple United performers, notably Lisandro Martinez, who received two yellow cards in two minutes for elbowing Wesley Fofana.

The defeat marks United's ninth consecutive match without a victory across all competitions under manager Michael Carrick. United missed critical first-half opportunities via Bruno Fernandes and Amad before collapsing after the interval. Martinez conceded the decisive penalty while being sent off, severely denting United's chances of a comeback.