Lisandro Martinez's self-destruction sums up a broken Man United as Michael Carrick's future hangs by a thread - and there are still questions to ask of Xabi Alonso's Chelsea, writes IAN HERBERT

Daily Mail - Oct 31, 2026

IAN HERBERT AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: For a time, there seemed to be hope but it was crushed by the same fecklessness and mindlessness that is burying United alive.

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Lisandro Martinez's self-destruction sums up a broken Man United as Michael Carrick's future hangs by a thread - and there are still questions to ask of Xabi Alonso's Chelsea, writes IAN HERBERT

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Darren Gough backs Hong Kong Sixes global expansion, slams England’s 2-year demise

Lisandro Martinez blasted after 'unacceptable' red card and 'letting down' Man United

Suns' Dillon Brooks ejected for kicking Canadian national teammate Jamal Murray in the groin

Luke Littler darts row breaks out as Fallon Sherrock hits back after £501K Netflix win

Carragher sorry for comments about Aston Villa that sparked club to say it was taking legal action

Man United get immediate Matheus Cunha VAR verdict as pundits despair for Michael Carrick

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