"The match burst into life within just five minutes. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, attempting to rush out and deal with Bryan Mbeumo's run in behind, clattered into the winger outside the box and was shown a straight red card by referee Peter Bankes. It left Enzo Maresca scrambling, sacrificing Estevao and later Pedro Neto to bring on replacement goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and defender Tosin Adarabioyo."
"The visitors were rattled and United took full control. Chances for Benjamin Sesko and Amad Diallo followed, before the lead was doubled in the 37th minute. From a scrappy sequence after a corner, Harry Maguire kept the ball alive with a clever header across goal, and Casemiro bundled home from close range to make it 2-0. For the Brazilian, however, the evening would take a sour twist."
Old Trafford hosted a rain-soaked encounter that saw Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez sent off within five minutes after a collision with Bryan Mbeumo. Chelsea replaced field players for a goalkeeper and a defender, playing much of the match a man down. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring on 14 minutes, and Casemiro doubled the lead in the 37th minute. Casemiro was later sent off for a second yellow in stoppage time of the first half, restoring parity to ten men each. The second half featured Chelsea's greater possession but limited clear chances, while United defended the 2-1 advantage amid late drama.
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