Overview

• Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro scored in Manchester United’s 2-1 win, with Trevoh Chalobah heading a late consolation for Chelsea.
• Robert Sanchez was sent off inside the opening minutes for fouling Bryan Mbeumo outside the box, a decision upheld by VAR; the goalkeeper later posted an apology and now faces a ban.
• Wayne Rooney and Gary Cahill questioned Maresca’s in-game changes after rapid early substitutions and the withdrawal of Cole Palmer, which the manager attributed to a groin issue.
• Alejandro Garnacho returned to Old Trafford with Chelsea after his summer move from United but remained an unused substitute.
• In LaLiga, Real Madrid stayed perfect with a 2-0 win over Espanyol as Éder Militão and Kylian Mbappé scored and Jude Bellingham made his season debut, while Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0 through a Ferran Torres brace and a Dani Olmo strike, with a late Fermin López injury concern noted.