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Martinez sent off as Chelsea beat Manchester United
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off during an away match against Chelsea.
He received a second yellow card after elbowing Chelsea's Wesley Fofana in the throat while a corner was coming in.
Martinez had been booked shortly before for pulling back Morgan Rogers.
The foul brought a penalty, which Cole Palmer scored to make it 2-0.
United manager Michael Carrick did not acknowledge Martinez as he left the field.
The dismissal hurt United's position after they had been the better side in the first half.
The sources give no further details about the match's outcome or what happens next.
Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 50th minute with a chipped finish after running through United’s defence.
Lisandro Martinez conceded a penalty and was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Cole Palmer scored the penalty to put Chelsea 2-0 ahead.
The defeat was Manchester United’s third consecutive loss, according to the Independent.
- Who
- Chelsea beat Manchester United.
- What
- Chelsea won 2-0; Lisandro Martinez conceded a penalty and was sent off.
- When
- 31 October 2026.
- Where
- Stamford Bridge, London.
- Why
- Chelsea scored through Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer; Martinez’s foul led to the penalty and his dismissal.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Morgan Rogers scored Chelsea’s opening goal with a chipped finish.
Lisandro Martinez conceded a penalty and was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Cole Palmer scored the resulting penalty to make it 2-0.
- Final score
- Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United
- Stadium
- Stamford Bridge
- Opening goal
- Morgan Rogers, 50th minute
- Penalty scorer
- Cole Palmer
- Dismissed player
- Lisandro Martinez
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