{
  "id": 17459068,
  "title": "Chelsea deepen Manchester United crisis with 2-0 win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chelsea-deepen-manchester-united-crisis-with-2-0-win",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T18:33:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/chelsea-deepen-manchester-united-crisis-with-2-0-win/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over a demoralized Manchester United in the English Premier League, plunging United into a deeper crisis. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer sent the home side ahead after they took the lead in the second half. Manchester United, who had the better chances in the first half, were without a win in their past seven matches, their worst run since 1991. The Red Devils are currently winless in nine matches across all competitions, equaling their worst run in the post-Alex Ferguson era. United's troubles were evident as they struggled to capitalize on David De Gea's saves, with Bruno Fernandes missing chances despite being well-placed. Matheus Cunha's goal was disallowed by VAR for offside, but the momentum shifted significantly in the second half as Chelsea capitalized on their opponents' mistakes. Rogers collected a pass after Chelsea regained possession and expertly chipped the ball into the net. The second goal came from a penalty awarded for a dangerous foul by Lisandro Martinez, who was subsequently sent off. Despite Estevao scoring a disallowed third goal, Chelsea returned to their winning ways and now sit in fourth place, seven points clear. Manchester United, meanwhile, are languishing in 16th position with just seven points, their poor run potentially risking relegation.",
  "summary": "Chelsea scored two second half goals to claim a 2-0 win over ten-man Manchester United in the English Premier League. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer sent Man United back empty handed in a match that swung in the hosts favour after the break. The Blues came into the encounter on the back of […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "On third Malaysia visit, Chelsea legend Hasselbaink talks on decline of long-range shots and predicts winner against Man United tonight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/on-third-malaysia-visit-chelsea-legend-hasselbaink-talks-on-decline",
        "published": "2026-10-31T01:09:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Chelsea legend Hasselbaink reveals why modern strikers have it easier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chelsea-legend-hasselbaink-reveals-why-modern-strikers-have-it-easier",
        "published": "2026-10-31T05:10:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Palmer, Estevao start for Chelsea as Fernandes captains United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/epl-palmer-estevao-start-for-chelsea-as-fernandes-captains-united",
        "published": "2026-10-31T11:54:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Lisandro Martinez back in spotlight at Man United after red card against Chelsea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/lisandro-martinez-back-in-spotlight-at-man-united-after-red-card",
        "published": "2026-10-31T14:11:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Carrick’s Manchester United lurch one point above relegation zone after Chelsea loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/carricks-manchester-united-lurch-one-point-above-relegation-zone",
        "published": "2026-10-31T15:57:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}