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Manchester United pressure after Chelsea defeat
Morgan Rogers scored Chelsea's opener early in the second half, while Michael Carrick reinstated Bruno Fernandes after dropping the captain for criticising his tactics.
Updated 16:45 UTC, 31 October 2026 · 5 reports from 3 outlets · 2 confirmed · 35 one-source
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Ghost edit Sky Sports News edited "Man Utd boss Michael Carrick expects to remain in charge vs Roma despite winless": Added Carrick quotes: did not acknowledge Martinez after red card, refused to blame him, said "no" when asked if Martinez let him down.
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Where it stands Morgan Rogers scored Chelsea's opener early in the second half, while Michael Carrick reinstated Bruno Fernandes after dropping the captain for criticising his tactics.
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New claim Mike Penders twice denied Amad Diallo.
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Story opened Chelsea beat Manchester United with Martinez sent off, leaving Carrick under pressure ahead of the Roma match.
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Manchester United face Roma in Champions League
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European media
BBCPublic broadcasterSky SportsPrivate
European media foregrounds Manchester United's collapse and the pressure on Michael Carrick, centring Lisandro Martinez's sending-off and Carrick's own comments. BBC and Sky Sports use terms like 'inexplicable' 83 seconds and 'implode', with player ratings and a verdict that Martinez 'was rightly sent off' and that his 'time at the club has run its course'. Carrick is quoted on the second goal and losing a man, and on not having viewed the incident again.
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Al JazeeraState media
Al Jazeera foregrounds Manchester United's plight and the pressure on Michael Carrick, noting the side is 'Winless in nine games' and 'just one point above the relegation zone'. It centres Carrick's decision to recall Bruno Fernandes after he was 'left out last weekend in the wake of criticising his manager's tactics', and details Lisandro Martinez's sending off and Cole Palmer's converted penalty.
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Whatever the next Man Utd phase is, I think Martinez's time at the club has run its course.
Martinez was rightly sent off for two bookable offences, as well as conceding a needless penalty for the reckless challenge on Fofana.
The second goal and losing a man at that stage had a big influence on it, for sure.
I'm just looking forward to getting the boys ready for midweek now.
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Michael Carrick reinstated Bruno Fernandes after dropping the captain for criticising his tactics.
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“United's second-half implosion extends United's winless run to nine games in all competitions and piles pressure on head coach Carrick, who reinstated Bruno Fernandes after dropping the captain for his criticism of his tactics after the defeat to Como.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsMartinez sent off as Man Utd implode against Chelsea
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“Carrick recalled captain Bruno Fernandes after he was left out last weekend in the wake of criticising his manager’s tactics during the 4-1 thrashing at Como in the Champions League.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsChelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Morgan Rogers scored Chelsea's opener at the start of the second half.
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“Cole Palmer dispatched the resulting penalty, doubling Chelsea's lead after Rogers had charged through Manchester United's static defence and lifted a delicate finish over Senne Lammens for the opener at the start of the second half.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsMartinez sent off as Man Utd implode against Chelsea
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“The visitors wasted a string of chances to take the lead at Stamford Bridge on Saturday before Morgan Rogers waltzed through the heart of the United defence to open the scoring on 50 minutes.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsChelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
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Joe Cole says Martinez's time at Manchester United has run its course.
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“"Whatever the next Man Utd phase is, I think Martinez's time at the club has run its course."”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
Darren Cann says Martinez was rightly sent off for two bookable offences and conceding a needless penalty for the reckless challenge on Fofana.
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“"Martinez was rightly sent off for two bookable offences, as well as conceding a needless penalty for the reckless challenge on Fofana."”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
Carrick: "The second goal and losing a man at that stage had a big influence on it, for sure."
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“Carrick continued:"The second goal and losing a man at that stage had a big influence on it, for sure."”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
Michael Carrick says he has not seen the Martinez incident back.
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“Asked afterwards if he felt let down by Martinez, Carrick said he had not had a chance to view the incident again.”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
Martinez raised his elbow and caught Wesley Fofana in the face while trying to block him at the far post.
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“In the process, Martinez raised his elbow and caught the defender in the face.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
VAR James Bell advised referee Peter Bankes to review the Martinez incident on the screen.
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“The incident was missed in real time but video assistant referee (VAR) James Bell advised referee Peter Bankes to go to the screen and the obvious conclusion was reached.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
Martinez will be suspended for Manchester United's Premier League match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford next Sunday.
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“Martinez will now be suspended for next Sunday's Premier League match with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
Lisandro Martinez was sent off with 27 minutes of normal time remaining.
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“Martinez was sent off with 27 minutes of normal time remaining”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsMartinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick
Referee Peter Banks awarded a penalty and showed Martinez a second yellow card after a VAR review.
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“After a VAR review, referee Peter Banks awarded a penalty and showed Martinez a second yellow card.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsChelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Manchester United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth last weekend.
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“Many expected Carrick to be axed following last weekend’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsChelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Manchester United are winless in nine games and sit one point above the relegation zone.
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“Winless in nine games, their defeat leaves the 20-time English champions still just one point above the relegation zone and in danger of ending the weekend in the bottom three.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsChelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Cole Palmer converted the penalty past Senne Lammens.
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“Lammens got hands to Palmer’s spot-kick but still allowed the ball to trickle into the bottom corner.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsChelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Lisandro Martinez received two yellow cards, the second of which conceded a penalty.
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“Lisandro Martinez then ruined any chance of a revival from Carrick’s men with two quickfire yellow cards, the second of which also conceded a penalty converted by Cole Palmer.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsChelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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“Michael Carrick’s stay of execution as Manchester United boss may not last long after his team imploded in a 2-0 Premier League loss at Chelsea.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsChelsea beat Man United as Martinez sent off to pile pressure on Carrick
Carrick said he is just looking forward to getting the boys ready for midweek.
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“Pressed further on his future in the post-match news conference, the United head coach said:"I'm just looking forward to getting the boys ready for midweek now."”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsWorst run for 42 years but Carrick not expecting Man Utd sack before Roma
Manchester United have failed to win any of their first seven away games in all competitions this season.
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“United have failed to win any of their first seven away games in all competitions in a season for the first time since 1973-74, when they were last relegated.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsWorst run for 42 years but Carrick not expecting Man Utd sack before Roma
Carrick said he expects to be in charge for Tuesday's Champions League game against Roma.
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“Asked by TNT Sports if he expects to be in charge for that game, Carrick said:"Yeah."”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsWorst run for 42 years but Carrick not expecting Man Utd sack before Roma
Manchester United could end the weekend in the Premier League's relegation zone.
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“Carrick's side have not won any of their last nine matches across all competitions, their worst such run since September 1984, and could end the weekend in the Premier League's relegation zone.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsWorst run for 42 years but Carrick not expecting Man Utd sack before Roma
Lisandro Martinez was sent off after conceding a penalty that Cole Palmer converted at Stamford Bridge.
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“Manchester United imploded in the second half at Stamford Bridge, with Lisandro Martinez sent off after conceding a penalty that allowed Cole Palmer to put the result beyond doubt.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsWorst run for 42 years but Carrick not expecting Man Utd sack before Roma
Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea confirmed the club's worst winless run for 42 years.
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“Michael Carrick expects to remain in charge of Manchester United despite the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea confirming the club's worst winless run for 42 years.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsWorst run for 42 years but Carrick not expecting Man Utd sack before Roma
Michael Carrick expects to remain in charge of Manchester United despite the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
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“Michael Carrick expects to remain in charge of Manchester United despite the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea confirming the club's worst winless run for 42 years.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsWorst run for 42 years but Carrick not expecting Man Utd sack before Roma
Romeo Lavia won the ball for Chelsea's opening goal against Manchester United.
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“Won the ball for Chelsea's opener.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Estevao Willian had two goals ruled out for offside against Manchester United.
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“Looked lively throughout, having a couple of dangerous-looking shots on goal and two that he scored but were ruled out for offside.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Wesley Fofana won the second-half penalty for Chelsea.
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“Fofana also won the second-half penalty.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Cole Palmer converted the penalty won by Chelsea against Manchester United.
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“Chelsea's record £117m signing Rogers opened the scoring in the 50th minute before United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off after conceding a penalty, which Palmer converted.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off after conceding a penalty.
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“Chelsea's record £117m signing Rogers opened the scoring in the 50th minute before United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off after conceding a penalty, which Palmer converted.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Chelsea's £117m signing Rogers opened the scoring in the 50th minute.
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“Chelsea's record £117m signing Rogers opened the scoring in the 50th minute before United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off after conceding a penalty, which Palmer converted.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored second-half goals as Chelsea beat 10-man Manchester United at home.
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“Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored second-half goals as Chelsea secured a home win over 10-man Manchester United, who endured another desperate day.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Morgan Rogers scored his sixth Chelsea goal since joining from Aston Villa for a club record £117m.
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“Morgan Rogers scored his sixth goal for Chelsea since joining from Aston Villa for a club record £117m”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsRogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Mike Penders twice denied Amad Diallo.
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“Amad Diallo was also culpable as he was twice denied by Mike Penders as Chelsea struggled to contain United's counter-attacks.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsMartinez sent off as Man Utd implode against Chelsea
Manchester United sit one point above the relegation zone.
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“But the visitors were made to pay for their wastefulness only five minutes after the interval, as Rogers accelerated into the box unchallenged to strike the first blow in a defeat which leaves United a point above the relegation zone, with Carrick's future in doubt.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsMartinez sent off as Man Utd implode against Chelsea
Manchester United's winless run stands at nine games in all competitions.
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“United's second-half implosion extends United's winless run to nine games in all competitions and piles pressure on head coach Carrick, who reinstated Bruno Fernandes after dropping the captain for his criticism of his tactics after the defeat to Como.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsMartinez sent off as Man Utd implode against Chelsea
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“Carrick's side have not won any of their last nine matches across all competitions, their worst such run since September 1984, and could end the weekend in the Premier League's relegation zone.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsWorst run for 42 years but Carrick not expecting Man Utd sack before Roma
Cole Palmer scored the penalty that doubled Chelsea's lead.
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“Cole Palmer dispatched the resulting penalty, doubling Chelsea's lead after Rogers had charged through Manchester United's static defence and lifted a delicate finish over Senne Lammens for the opener at the start of the second half.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsMartinez sent off as Man Utd implode against Chelsea
Lisandro Martinez was sent off for a second yellow after raising an arm to Wesley Fofana's face.
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“Martinez, making only his second start since criticising the club's hierarchy, was shown a second yellow for raising an arm to the face of Wesley Fofana inside the United box following a VAR check, only three minutes after being booked for fouling Morgan Rogers.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsMartinez sent off as Man Utd implode against Chelsea
Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea on Sunday.
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“Lisandro Martinez was sent off as Manchester United sunk to a 2-0 loss to Chelsea to plunge Michael Carrick further into trouble.”
Sky SportsPrivateReportsMartinez sent off as Man Utd implode against Chelsea
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HeadlineMan Utd boss Michael Carrick expects to remain in charge vs Roma despite winless run stretching to nine matches
Added Carrick quotes: did not acknowledge Martinez after red card, refused to blame him, said "no" when asked if Martinez let him down.
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Massively appreciate them for being what they are and they're showing everything they are at the moment."AddedMassively appreciate them for being what they are and they're showing everything they are at the moment." Carrick did not acknowledge Martinez when he walked off the pitch after his second-half sending off.
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0-2Man Utd: Lisandro Martinez sees red as Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer pile pressure on Michael CarrickAfterChelsea 2-0 Man Utd: Lisandro Martinez sees red as Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer pile pressure on Michael Carrick
Chelsea score changed from 0-2 to 2-0; "More to follow" replaced; added longest winless run since 1988, relegation risk, Estevao VAR goal; removed "United's second-half implosion extends".
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Lisandro Martinez was sent off as Manchester United sunk to a 2-0 loss to Chelsea to plunge Michael Carrick further into trouble.AddedLisandro Martinez was sent off as Manchester United sank to a 2-0 loss at Chelsea to plunge Michael Carrick further into trouble.
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HeadlineChelsea v Man Utd player ratings: Rogers and Palmer make the difference - how did Martinez rate?
Chelsea headline added; Rogers goal detail and 2-0 score added; Mbeumo "set up Bruno Fernandes" changed to "set up a chance for Fernandes"; player-rating lines removed.
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Morgan Rogers scored his sixth goal for Chelsea since joining from Aston Villa for a club record £117m Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored second-half goals as Chelsea secured a home win over 10-man Manchester United , who endured…AddedMorgan Rogers took his Chelsea goals tally to six this season, but Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was sent off Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored second-half goals as Chelsea secured a 2-0 home win over 10-man Manchester United ,…
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