Man United lose to Chelsea as Carrick faces pressure

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 15:43 · Archive

Manchester United lost 2-0 at Chelsea, extending their winless run to nine matches and leaving manager Michael Carrick's position under threat.

Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea in the Premier League, with goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer extending their winless run to nine matches in all competitions—their longest such streak since 1988.

The second-half collapse proved costly for manager Michael Carrick, whose position was already precarious. Cole Palmer converted a 64th-minute penalty awarded after Lisandro Martinez jumped with a raised elbow toward Wesley Fofana at a corner, striking the Chelsea defender in the face. A video review confirmed the offence, and Martinez was given a second yellow card within a four-minute span and sent off.

Carrick had restored captain Bruno Fernandes to the starting line-up after dropping him the previous week. As Martinez walked down the tunnel after his dismissal, Carrick did not acknowledge him.

United have won only one league match from nine games and sit one point above the relegation zone, facing the prospect of dropping into the bottom three by the end of the round. Their only two victories from 13 matches in all competitions this season came against promoted Ipswich in the Premier League and Sabah in the Champions League.

How it is being reported

• Man United slump again to leave Carrick on brinkFormer England midfielder Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager looks even more hopeless after a 2-0 loss at Chelsea in the Premier LeaguePerth Now · 31 Oct, 15:02
• Man United slump again to leave Carrick on brinkFormer England midfielder Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager looks even more hopeless after a 2-0 loss at Chelsea in the Premier LeagueThe West Australian · 31 Oct, 15:02

In this story: Manchester United · Chelsea · Michael Carrick · Lisandro Martinez · Cole Palmer · Morgan Rogers · Bruno Fernandes · Stamford Bridge

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