Enzo Maresca’s Robert Sanchez reaction explained as Cole Palmer risk backfiresTorrential rain at Old Trafford nearly halted play, mirroring the suspended Blackburn-Ipswich match. Chelsea’s woes compounded when Sanchez’s early red card, a costly snap decision, left them vulnerable. Maresca’s tactical shift to a back five proved ineffective, inviting pressure and two United goals. Palmer’s recurring injury raises long-term concerns. Despite a late surge, Chelsea couldn’t salvage a point.
