Chelsea Defeat Manchester United to Put Pressure on Carrick

October 31, (THEWILL) – Chelsea earned a comfortable 2-0 win over Manchester United in a 2026-27 Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to pile pressure on Michael Carrick.

The English manager was handed a stay of execution during the week by the club’s board ahead of the clash against Chelsea.

However, Questions will be asked about that decision after another limp performance from the team to extend their winless run to nine matches.

The Red Devils suffered a third consecutive defeat in all competitions.

Xabi Alonso handed Estevao his first Premier League start of the season.

Both sides had a goal ruled out for offside with Matheus Cunha and Estevao’s effort chalked off.

Morgan Rogers ensured a dream start for Chelsea with the opening goal five minutes after the restart.

The English forward was allowed to run deep into Manchester United’s box before dinking the ball over Lemmens.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez fouled Wesley Fofana in the 63rd minute; he was sent off for two bookable offences and the referee awarded a penalty.

Cole Palmer’s scored from the spot to increase Chelsea’s lead.

Estevao’s stunning effort was ruled out, a few minutes later as Chelsea began to use the numerical advantage.

Amad Diallo missed two chances as the Red Devils succumbed to another defeat.

It was Manchester United’s fourth defeat in the Premier League this season to sit 16th.

Manchester United are now without a win in nine games in all competitions, their longest such run since October-November 1988.

The Red Devils will return to action against Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea will face Sunderland on Sunday.

Top Stats From Chelsea vs Manchester United, According to OPTA Stats.

Cole Palmer has scored his 50th Premier League goal for Chelsea; in his 105th appearance, he’s the third fastest to reach the milestone for the Blues after Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (84) and Diego Costa (85).

Cole Palmer is just the second English player to score 50+ Premier League goals for Chelsea after Frank Lampard (147).

Manchester United have gone NINE games without a win in all competitions, their longest winless run since 1988.