Chelsea defeats Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2026. The home side took control after halftime, capitalizing on a penalty following Lisandro Martinez's red card for United. Despite a strong first half from United, marked by an offside goal attempt from Matheus Cunha, Chelsea's momentum grew, especially through Estevao Willian, who had another goal disallowed for offside. Xabi Alonso expressed satisfaction with his team's execution and tactical discipline. Chelsea's win positions them level with Brighton in the Premier League standings, pending Brighton's match against Manchester City.
- •Chelsea wins 2-0 against 10-man Manchester United.
- •Lisandro Martinez is sent off, leading to a Chelsea penalty.
- •Estevao Willian has a goal disallowed for offside.
- •Chelsea moves level with Brighton in the Premier League.
- •Xabi Alonso praises team's tactical execution.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso speaks after Chelsea's 2-0 win vs Manchester United at Stamford Bridge
"Chelsea's Xabi Alonso will be pleased at how his Blues stuck to the plan and eventually overwhelmed 10-man Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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