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83% duels lost, 71% passing, 12x possession lost: Man United's last great hope has joined the circus with dismal display vs Chelsea

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Carlos Baleba struggled as Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea, failing to impress in midfield with poor passing and defensive stats.

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83% duels lost, 71% passing, 12x possession lost: Man United's last great hope has joined the circus with dismal display vs Chelsea
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Manchester United failed to sustain their first-half pressure and eventually succumbed 2-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Red Devils should have scored at least once from the numerous chances they created in the opening 45 minutes, but failed to make it count.

They emerged as a completely different unit in the second half, collapsing right from the start. Lisandro Martinez was the main culprit, but many players failed to turn up against the Blues.

Carlos Baleba was hailed as the final piece of the puzzle when he was signed in the summer. Fans had to wait to see him in action due to injury.

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  1. The Peoples Person · reported · 2026-10-31 16:00 UTC

    83% duels lost, 71% passing, 12x possession lost: Man United’s last great hope has joined the circus with dismal display vs Chelsea ↗

    Manchester United failed to sustain their first-half pressure and eventually succumbed 2-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.The Red Devils should have scored at least once from the numerous...

  2. The Peoples Person · reported · 2026-10-31 16:00 UTC

    83% duels lost, 71% passing, 12x possession lost: Man United's last great hope has joined the circus with dismal display vs Chelsea ↗

    Carlos Baleba struggled as Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea, failing to impress in midfield with poor passing and defensive stats.

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