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Cole Palmer makes ‘unlucky’ Estevao claim after finally getting Xabi Alonso chance

Estevao impressed for Chelsea in the 2-0 win over Manchester United…

By Robert O'Connor · Football London

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:05 PM

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Cole Palmer called Estevao "unlucky" after a narrow offside call denied the winger a goal against Manchester United.
Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge with goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer.
Estevao made his first Premier League start of the season, stepping in following an injury to Joao Pedro.

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Cole Palmer praised 19-year-old teammate Estevao as "unlucky" after the Brazilian winger was denied a goal by a fractional offside call during his first Premier League start of the season. Estevao started in Chelsea's 2-0 victory against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, which helped manager Xabi Alonso's side move into the top four.

Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea with a fine solo run and chip past Senne Lammens before Palmer sealed the win with a second-half penalty. The victory ended a difficult run for Chelsea, who had recently suffered defeats against Tottenham in the league and Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.

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