Danny Murphy has labelled Lisandro Martinez a growing liability for Manchester United following his red card against Chelsea. The former Liverpool midfielder insisted manager Michael Carrick is not entirely to blame for the club's ongoing crisis despite their miserable winless run stretching to nine games.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has opened up on the cultural shift within his squad that has sparked a significant upturn in Premier League form. After a massive summer of investment, the Italian believes his players have finally transitioned from a group of talented individuals into a cohesive unit.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk called on his team-mates and supporters to deliver a complete performance against Arsenal at Anfield. Writing in his matchday programme notes, Van Dijk stressed that maximum work ethic is required to extend Liverpool's five-game winning streak.
Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo believes the team can still raise their performance levels despite winning five consecutive matches in all competitions. The Uruguayan also reflected on his famous header tackle against Brighton ahead of Sunday's clash with Premier League champions Arsenal.
Bryan Mbeumo insists Manchester United can take genuine positives from their recent defeat to Chelsea despite suffering a frustrating second-half collapse at Stamford Bridge. The forward praised the squad's underlying unity and improved attacking intent under Michael Carrick following Lisandro Martinez's costly dismissal.
Cole Palmer has singled out Romeo Lavia for special praise following Chelsea's impressive Premier League victory over Manchester United. The England international believes his midfield team-mate is currently one of the most underrated players in the country after overcoming a string of frustrating injury problems.
Fabian Hurzeler has hailed the growing belief within his Brighton squad after the Seagulls secured a landmark 1-0 victory against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The result not only avenged their recent Carabao Cup exit but also solidified their position as genuine contenders at the top of the Premier League table.
Roberto De Zerbi singled out Sandro Tonali as "unbelievable" after Tottenham beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-0 on Saturday evening to win three games in a row. The Spurs boss also hailed Luca Williams-Barnett as "a big, big talent" after handing the 18-year-old his Premier League debut, but admitted his side must be nastier if they want to chase perfection.
Pierre Sage's future at Crystal Palace is hanging by a thread after Jean-Philippe Mateta's 13th-minute red card paved the way for a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham. Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke both headed home as Roberto De Zerbi's side won three games in a row for the first time in 616 days, while Palace slipped into the Premier League's bottom three.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has issued a stern warning to his players, demanding an end to the "silly goals" that have derailed their flawless start to the Premier League season. The Italian coach expressed his frustration after individual defensive lapses proved fatal for the second time in a week.
Peter Schmeichel has put Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday "solely" on Lisandro Martinez's shoulders. The defender was at fault for Morgan Rogers' opener and was then sent off for the foul that gave Cole Palmer a penalty, and the former United goalkeeper is now convinced that Martinez is simply not a suitable player for the club.
Manchester United legend Ashley Cole has raised serious concerns regarding Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford, suggesting the squad has lost faith in their manager. The Red Devils' dismal form continued on Saturday as they suffered a demoralising 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea, extending their winless streak to nine matches.
Manchester City suffered a second straight Premier League defeat as Brighton claimed a 1-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium, a week after their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. Yasin Ayari's 11th-minute strike settled a frustrating afternoon for Enzo Maresca's men.
Michael Carrick has urged Manchester United to "keep moving forward" after a 2-0 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday left them in danger of slipping into the relegation zone. United created a flurry of first-half chances but failed to take any, before Morgan Rogers struck after the interval and Lisandro Martinez was sent off for a second yellow card.
Xabi Alonso has hailed Romeo Lavia’s displays as deserving of "huge recognition" after the midfielder played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s victory over Manchester United. The Belgian youngster stepped into the starting lineup following an injury to Jordan Henderson and delivered a commanding performance in the heart of the pitch.
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea asserted their dominance at Stamford Bridge, securing a clinical 2-0 victory through goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. The tactical battle turned on Manchester United’s disciplinary failure, which left Michael Carrick’s side unable to withstand Chelsea’s superior positional play.
Manchester United slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea after a second-half collapse in west London. Michael Carrick's side were the better team in the first half, but wasted big chances before falling apart after the break.
Chelsea moved up to fourth in the Premier League table with a clinical 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer capitalised on a disciplinary meltdown from the visitors.
Chelsea secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, capitalising on a Lisandro Martinez red card. Second-half strikes from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer sealed the points for Xabi Alonso's side.
