Chelsea Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez Becomes First Blue to Achieve Shocking Red Card Milestone Against Manchester United

Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sánchez received a red card merely five minutes into Saturday's clash against Manchester United.

The Chelsea keeper had an anxious beginning to the match, appearing uncomfortable with ball distribution from the outset, but matters deteriorated significantly for the Blues when Bryan Mbeumo broke through on goal.

A clever touch from Benjamin Šeško released Mbeumo behind Chelsea's defensive line, prompting Sánchez to rush from his goal line. The goalkeeper ventured beyond his penalty box before confronting the United attacker, who knocked the ball past Sánchez and was promptly brought down by the Blues keeper's extended leg.

Enzo Maresca, soaked by the heavy downpour, turned away accepting the inevitable red card that was promptly brandished at Sánchez, who pulled off his gloves and walked dejectedly from the pitch. This marked Chelsea's quickest dismissal in Premier League history and ranked as the third-fastest goalkeeper sending-off in the competition's records.

Estêvão became the unlucky player sacrificed as Maresca brought on substitute goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen.

Unexpectedly, Maresca made another change, withdrawing Pedro Neto and introducing centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo.

Following the red card, Chelsea adopted a five-defender formation, with Tosin joining Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah in the central defensive positions. Reece James and Marc Cucurella maintained their wing-back roles.

This marked Jörgensen's seventh Premier League appearance. In his previous six matches, he allowed nine goals, though his most recent outing delivered his sole clean sheet during a 4–0 victory against Southampton.