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Manchester United lose 2‑0 to Chelsea after red card

First reported Oct 27, 10:56 AM ET · Latest Oct 31, 12:38 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 31, 1:02 PM ET

Where things stand

Manchester United were beaten 2‑0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with defender Lisandro Martinez receiving a red card that proved costly, BBC News reports.

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Facts

Facts appear here as Relay matches them to the reports.

Timeline

What changed: Martinez was sent off during the match, contributing to Chelsea’s victory, Al Jazeera reports.

Every report, newest first

  1. Martinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick — BBC News

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez condemned for costly red card in 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

  2. Carrick bemoans Man Utd defending in Chelsea loss — BBC Sport

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick takes issue with his side's defending, particularly for the first goal they conceded in their 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League.

  3. Chelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick — Al Jazeera

    Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League.

  4. Chelsea v Manchester United buildup, Premier League, WSL and more – matchday live — The Guardian

    ⚽ All the latest as we build up to Saturday’s games ⚽ Ten things to look out for | Fixtures | Mail Billy Here is the article in question and a snippet of Andy’s stat action … Mac Allister’s sense of responsibility extends to implementing Iraola’s instructions…

  5. Carrick stays on as Manchester United manager for crucial Chelsea match — Al Jazeera

    Carrick will be in charge of football's Man United when they visit Chelsea on October 31, reports in British media say.

Questions

  • The reports do not explain why Martinez’s dismissal was described as “inexplicable” or how the red card will affect United’s upcoming fixtures. Open
  • The specific tactical or personnel factors that led to United’s defensive lapses remain unclear, as does how the red card will affect Chelsea’s upcoming games. Open
  • It remains unclear whether Carrick will be given the job permanently after the Chelsea game and how Mac Allister’s defensive improvements will affect United’s overall performance. Open

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More: background

The defeat saw goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer give Chelsea the win. United manager Michael Carrick criticised his side’s defending, especially the play that led to Chelsea’s first goal.

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