Offside Calls and Missed Chances Leave Chelsea, United at 0-0

Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Lisandro Martinez was sent off in the 63rd minute on a second yellow for elbowing Wesley Fofana, and Cole Palmer scored the penalty in the 64th minute low to the right after Senne Lammens fumbled a save over the line. Morgan Rogers had scored in the 50th minute after Roméo Lavia won the ball and set him up past Harry Maguire. United's first half included Bruno Fernandes shooting over from close range around the 20th minute after a Bryan Mbeumo cross from Amad Diallo, and Matheus Cunha's 34th-minute goal from a Harry Maguire knockdown ruled out for offside by VAR. Chelsea had 59 percent possession, 20 shots to 10 and 10 on target to four. United committed 20 fouls and five bookings to Chelsea's eight fouls. Chelsea reached 16 points, provisionally top four level with Brighton; United fell to 16th on seven points from nine games, winless since September 10. CONTESTED: Geeky Nigeria states the score as 3-0 with Estêvão's finish ruled out for offside; other sources state 2-0. Michael Carrick told the BBC the red card had major importance on the game and he was happy with the first-half discipline, roles and quality of football.