Chelsea ended their three-game winless run with a victory over struggling Manchester United in their Matchday 9 Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United’s nightmare continued as they suffered another defeat, extending their winless run to nine games.
First half: Manchester United went into the half-time break with a goalless scoreline against Chelsea, despite creating the better chances. Matheus Cunha thought he had given the visitors the lead, but his effort was ruled out for offside following a VAR check. United recorded nine shots to Chelsea’s seven, with both sides registering three attempts on target.
Second half: Chelsea took control of the contest, scoring twice to establish a 2-0 lead. Morgan Rogers broke the deadlock in the 50th minute after being set up by Roméo Lavia, before Cole Palmer doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 64th minute.
United’s afternoon worsened when Lisandro MartÃnez was sent off in the 63rd minute after receiving a second yellow card for elbowing an opponent, leaving Michael Carrick’s side with 10 men. Estêvão also had a goal ruled out following a VAR review in the 70th minute.
The victory takes Chelsea back into the Premier League’s top four, while Manchester United could drop into the relegation zone if any of the teams currently occupying 17th to 20th position win their outstanding games
