Daily lens Report
Manchester United grabbed a much-needed win over Chelsea in a dramatic, rain-lashed Premier League showdown at Old Trafford — a game that smashed records for chaos in the opening half.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez saw red in the 5th minute after clattering into Bryan Mbeumo outside the box, setting the tone for a frantic contest. By the interval, there had already been two goals, two red cards, and multiple substitutions — the first time such drama unfolded in Premier League history.
United captain Bruno Fernandes struck first before Casemiro doubled the advantage, only to be sent off before half-time himself. The visitors suffered further disruption as Enzo Maresca was forced into three first-half changes, including an injury blow to Cole Palmer.
Chelsea mounted late pressure and Trevor Chalobah’s header gave them hope 10 minutes from time, but United held firm to seal their second league victory of the campaign.
The result extended Chelsea’s barren run at Old Trafford, where they haven’t tasted victory since 2013 under Sir Alex Ferguson. Watching on was United’s minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who only days earlier had backed head coach Ruben Amorim to continue in the dugout.
