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Chelsea beats Manchester United 2-0 as Lisandro Martinez is sent off

Outlets agree that Lisandro Martinez's red card contributed to Manchester United's 2-0 loss against Chelsea, leaving manager Michael Carrick under increased pressure.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Nov 1, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Chelsea earned a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.123
  • Lisandro Martinez received a red card during the match.123
  • The defeat added to pressure on manager Michael Carrick.23

Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 in a Premier League match.123

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off after receiving a red card.123

The result deepens Manchester United's difficult period under manager Michael Carrick.23

Where sources agree

  • Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-03 of 3
  • Lisandro Martinez was sent off with a red card3 of 3
  • Michael Carrick is managing Manchester United2 of 3

Who covered this

1 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNMan United implode at Chelsea, and, make no mistake, they are in a Premier League relegation battle ↗
  2. 2BBC SportMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick ↗
  3. 3The GuardianManchester United crisis deepens with Chelsea defeat and Martínez red card ↗

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