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Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez Career at Old Trafford Now Effectively Over After Shameless Chelsea Collapse
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Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez Career at Old Trafford Now Effectively Over After Shameless Chelsea Collapse

Lisandro Martínez’s red card and catastrophic defending in Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea has sealed his fate at Old Trafford. Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has declared his United career ‘done,’ while Peter Schmeichel insists the Argentine’s behaviour and performance make him ‘unsuitable’ for the club. With his contract expiring next summer and no extension in sight, Martínez’s future now lies elsewhere—likely in Spain—after a season of self-inflicted misery.

31 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsChelseaEnglish Premier League
Expert analysis reveals why Tottenham Hotspur and…
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Expert analysis reveals why Tottenham Hotspur and…

Expert analysis reveals why Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are struggling to compete with Premier League rivals, with both sides lacking identity and tactical coherence. The clubs face off this weekend in a match that could expose their deeper structural issues.

10 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueEnglish Womens Super LeagueManchester United
Alonso Sends Clear Transfer Message to Chelsea Board After Defeat at Brentford
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Alonso Sends Clear Transfer Message to Chelsea Board After Defeat at Brentford

Joe Cole believes Xabi Alonso sent a calculated message to the Chelsea hierarchy during a humbling 3-0 defeat at Brentford. Dissecting the Blues’ glaring central midfield shortfall, the former winger highlighted mounting internal tensions after summer departures left squad depth severely compromised.

19 Sept 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueFootball

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