Manchester United struggles in 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2026. The match featured a red card for Lisandro Martinez, contributing to United's continued poor form, marking nine games without a win. Manager Michael Carrick insisted he will fight to improve the team's fortunes, despite facing significant criticism and a potential relegation threat. The team's defensive errors and missed chances only exacerbated their difficulties, leaving them hovering above the relegation zone.
- •Lisandro Martinez received a red card that affected the team's performance.
- •United has not won in nine matches, their worst run since 1988.
- •Criticism of Carrick is rising as the team's situation becomes more dire.
- •Chelsea secured the win with a goal from Morgan Rogers.
- •Fans expressed discontent with club leadership during the match.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Man United sleepwalking towards relegation asks one question: Where is the rage?
"Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United: A second-half unravelling at Stamford Bridge, turned by Lisandro Martinez’s red card, leaves the visitors hovering above the bottom three and Michael Carrick continuing to insist he will fight on
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