Overview
- United won 2-1, with Bruno Fernandes opening the scoring and Casemiro adding a header before Trevoh Chalobah pulled one back late.
- Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was sent off in the fifth minute, prompting Filip Jorgensen’s introduction and the withdrawal of wide attackers.
- Casemiro received a second yellow card just before half-time, setting up a 10 vs. 10 second half that produced few clear chances.
- Cole Palmer exited early with a suspected groin issue and was later seen on the bench with an ice pack.
- The result marked United’s second league win of the season and extended Chelsea’s wait for a league victory at Old Trafford, which dates to 2013.