Lisandro Martinez sent off as Manchester United collapse 2-0 at Chelsea, deepening Michael Carrick crisis

Manchester United's season hit a new low at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as Lisandro Martinez saw red in a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. The loss leaves interim manager Michael Carrick facing mounting pressure, with United now winless in their last three Premier League matches. Martinez's dismissal came after a second bookable offence, forcing United to play the final half-hour with ten men and effectively ending their hopes of a comeback. Chelsea capitalised on the numerical advantage, with goals from Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson sealing a comfortable victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side. The result leaves United languishing in the bottom half of the table, 12 points adrift of the top four and with their worst start to a league campaign in over three decades. For Carrick, who took over from Erik ten Hag last month, the defeat raises serious questions about his suitability for the permanent role. With a daunting trip to Arsenal next weekend, the pressure is unlikely to relent. United's board must now decide whether to stick with their caretaker boss or accelerate their search for a long-term successor before the season spirals further out of control.