Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on October 31, 2026, with defender Lisandro Martinez sent off in the second half. The dismissal, described as "inexplicable" and occurring within 83 seconds of a key moment, proved costly for United and manager Michael Carrick. BBC reporter Simon Stone covered the match from Stamford Bridge.
Lisandro Martinez Sent Off as Manchester United Fall 2-0 to Chelsea
