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Chelsea beat 10-man Manchester United 2-0

Published 31 October 2026

Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on October 31, as Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored and Lisandro Martinez was sent off, extending United’s winless run to nine matches in all competitions. Rogers opened the scoring in the first half with a solo goal after driving through United’s defense. Chelsea’s second came in the 64th minute, when Palmer converted a penalty following a video review of Martinez’s challenge on Wesley Fofana. Martinez, who had already been booked, received a second yellow card after raising his arm into Fofana during a corner. The referee reviewed the incident before awarding the penalty and dismissing the defender. Palmer scored to put Chelsea 2-0 ahead, leaving United to play with 10 men. United had created several chances before the break. Matheus Cunha had a goal ruled out for offside, and goalkeeper Mike Penders saved attempts from Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo. United’s best late opportunity came when Mbeumo’s shot struck the crossbar after a touch from Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders, according to one match account. Chelsea had a third goal disallowed for offside after Estevao scored, and Penders also made a later save from the...

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