Cole Palmer scores 50th Premier League goal as Chelsea beat Manchester United
Chelsea defeated 10-man Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to move to fourth place in the Premier League standings.
Chelsea defeated 10-man Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, according to The Tribune. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 50th minute before Cole Palmer converted a penalty in the 64th minute to secure the win.
The victory lifted Chelsea to fourth place in the Premier League standings. Manchester United remained in 16th or 17th place, according to reports from The Tribune and Mint, with the loss extending their winless run in all competitions to nine matches.
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was sent off following a VAR review. The defender received a second yellow card after lunging at Wesley Fofana with his forearm while defending a set-piece.
The defeat marks Manchester United's worst winless streak since 1988. The club has not won a match since 10 September, when they beat Sabah FK 4-0.
Earlier in the match, Chelsea winger Estevao had a goal ruled out, and Matheus Cunha's goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes also missed a chance to put the visitors ahead.
