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Chelsea vs Man United: Blues Win 2-0 as Palmer Reaches 50 League Goals for Chelsea
By ExFunCity News Desk · 2 Nov 2026
TL;DR — Chelsea vs Man United ended 2-0 as Rogers and Palmer scored. Get the key moments, Martinez’s red card and Palmer’s 50-goal Chelsea league milestone.
Chelsea vs Man United ended in a 2-0 home victory at Stamford Bridge on 31 October 2026. Morgan Rogers scored the opener before Cole Palmer converted a penalty in the second half. Lisandro Martinez was sent off as Manchester United’s winless run reached nine matches across all competitions. Chelsea Football Club
Latest News: Rogers Breaks the Deadlock
Both teams created chances during a goalless opening half. Estevao had a Chelsea goal ruled out for offside, while Matheus Cunha suffered the same outcome for United.
The visitors produced promising attacking moments but could not turn them into a half-time advantage.
Chelsea took the lead in the 50th minute after Romeo Lavia regained possession in midfield. Rogers carried the ball forward, moved through United’s defence and lifted his finish over goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
That individual effort gave the home side the breakthrough after an evenly contested opening period. Manchester United
Latest Update: Red Card and Penalty Prove Costly
The next major turning point in Chelsea vs Man United came while the visitors defended a corner.
Following a VAR review and a check at the pitchside monitor, the referee awarded Chelsea a penalty for Martinez’s challenge on Wesley Fofana.
Martinez received a second yellow card in the 63rd minute. Palmer converted the resulting penalty in the 64th, leaving United two goals behind and a player down.
The visitors could not recover, and Chelsea kept their clean sheet. Chelsea Football Club
Current Status: Palmer Reaches Chelsea Milestone
Palmer’s penalty was his 50th Premier League goal for Chelsea, achieved in his 105th appearance.
Only Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Diego Costa reached that milestone in fewer league appearances for the club.
The victory also brought Chelsea back to winning ways after their league defeat to Tottenham and midweek Carabao Cup shootout exit at Liverpool. Chelsea Football Club
United Update: Nine Matches Without a Win
Opta’s figures show United have drawn three and lost six of their last nine matches in all competitions.
They have also failed to score in four of their nine Premier League games this season. The Chelsea vs Man United result underlined the cost of missed first-half opportunities and a difficult second period. Opta Analyst
What Happens Next: Sunderland Await Chelsea
Chelsea’s next Premier League fixture is away to Sunderland on 8 November. After collecting three points at Stamford Bridge, the Blues will look to build on their return to winning form. Chelsea Football Club
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