Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with goals from Rogers and Palmer condemning the visitors to another defeat. The match took a decisive turn when United defender Martínez received a red card, leaving his side with ten men and compounding their ongoing struggles.
The result deepens the crisis surrounding Manchester United, who have now suffered multiple setbacks in the early stages of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Chelsea's clinical finishing and numerical advantage proved too much for the depleted United side to overcome.
Rogers opened the scoring for the hosts before Palmer doubled the lead, ensuring three points for Chelsea in front of their home crowd. The defeat leaves Manchester United searching for answers as pressure mounts on the club's hierarchy and coaching staff.
