Chelsea secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 2with second-half goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer condemning Michael Carrick’s side to another disappointing Premier League result.
The hosts broke the deadlock five minutes after the restart when Rogers fired Chelsea ahead in the 50th minute, converting Romeo Lavia’s assist to give the Blues the advantage.
United’s hopes of mounting a comeback suffered a major blow in the 63rd minute when defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off after receiving a second yellow card following a VAR-reviewed incident that also resulted in a penalty for Chelsea.
Palmer made no mistake from the spot a minute later, calmly converting to double Chelsea’s lead and put the hosts firmly in control.
The opening half had ended goalless, with both sides struggling to turn their attacking opportunities into goals. 
United thought they had taken the lead through Matheus Cunha in the 35th minute, but the effort was ruled out following a VAR review. Chelsea had also seen a goal disallowed after a VAR intervention in the 15th minute.
Reduced to 10 men, United struggled to find a route back into the game despite Carrick making several substitutions in an attempt to change the outcome.
Chelsea appeared to have added a third goal in the 73rd minute, but VAR again intervened to rule out the effort.
United’s frustration was evident as Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo and Joshua Zirkzee were booked, while Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders also received a late yellow card.
The victory strengthens Chelsea’s position in fourth place in the Premier League table, while Manchester United remain 17th, according to the standings point.
