CHELSEA keeper Robert Sanchez has broken his silence after being sent off against Manchester United.
The Spain international was shown red only five minutes into the game after wiping out Bryan Mbeumo.
Chelsea had to sacrifice Pedro Neto and Estevao Willian to bring on back-up stopper Filip Jorgensen and Tosin Adarabioyo.
Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead before Casemiro doubled it - only to get sent off just before the break.
Trevoh Chalobah pulled one back for the visitors but United held off to take all three points - with the finger pointed at Sanchez.
But speaking out on Instagram, he wrote: "On me today guys, big sorry for that, team put a massive effort on the second half but couldn't get there."
United moved up to tenth with just their second win of the season while Chelsea sit in sixth place - with a game over their rivals.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was captured looking head in hands after Sanchez's horror foul - but once again backed his under-fire No1.
Asked if Sanchez should have let Mbeumo through on goal, Maresca said: "It's the best solution.
"Because we are still 95 minutes to play, I think even Robert is aware of that, but also it's difficult because he has to take a decision in one second or two seconds, so it's difficult.
"But if you ask me, I prefer to be one man down after three minutes than one player down after three minutes."
Chelsea's scorer, Chalobah said: "Always difficult going to 10 men down. United were up for it and they put us under pressure.
"We have played in the Premier League long enough now so we just have to learn from this and move forward.
"Whether it is 10 men each, it is always difficult from 2-0 down. We need to reflect over not starting well and we need to raise our standards as a collective."
Sanchez, however, will miss only ONE game - and that will be the midweek Lincoln clash in the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea return to league action against Brighton next Saturday at Stamford Bridge.
United meanwhile travel to Brentford after being dumped out of the cup by League Two Grimsby Town.
fupceiluyz
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my 4 years old daughter said, "That red card was not supposed to be given because the Keeper didn't touch the ball"
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Your daughter is cleverer than @malablata 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Swanlee
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Man.U was lucky today due to a red card. the road is still far. keep your head up, Chelsea
Before the red card Man U was dominating Chelsea I hope u watched the match from the kickoff right Safe to say that Chelsea have not beaten Man U since 2014
GaddafiJamal
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you are asking me, really? hahahahaha, don't you ha e eyes to see?
When Was The Last Time You Won At Trafford? 🤔
Richard0010
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Chelsea against the world. Lol They're all pained because we're the world champions 😂
lol 😂
NanbalRaphael
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all players can do mistakes that can lead to loose, so stop blaming the coach and Sanchez the only thing he (coach) he did wrong is to withdraw all the attackers so there's no way to give pressure see what will happen next round
But u still said he did wrong withdrawal, so we have to blame him.
Bobbcdekyz
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it's not Sanchez fault it's fault of those who kept him
Naeaiklz
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mdsh
olubukolaemmanuel
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my 4 years old daughter said, "That red card was not supposed to be given because the Keeper didn't touch the ball"
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your daughter was trying to say that Sanchez should have gotten a card that worse that red card for targeting legs instead of the ball
okpalaoha
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all players can do mistakes that can lead to loose, so stop blaming the coach and Sanchez the only thing he (coach) he did wrong is to withdraw all the attackers so there's no way to give pressure see what will happen next round
that why he is need to blame
Ruacduyz
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Chelsea players are use to slow start in every game. That is why they always concede goals
Keyabcnrt
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all players can do mistakes that can lead to loose, so stop blaming the coach and Sanchez the only thing he (coach) he did wrong is to withdraw all the attackers so there's no way to give pressure see what will happen next round
Pupbdklstu
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🤣🤣🤣
Hatersmyass
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my 4 years old daughter said, "That red card was not supposed to be given because the Keeper didn't touch the ball"
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Your daughter is clever then!!.
Olilatonny95
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my 4 years old daughter said, "That red card was not supposed to be given because the Keeper didn't touch the ball"
ice411
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You just started, before Chelsea see victory will be after 7 games. Very useless team, Brentford draw, Bayern loose, Man U loose, I’m counting it for you guys, Yeye fans. Ariwo ko ni music
Chelsea against the world. Lol They're all pained because we're the world champions 😂
ice411
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You just started, before Chelsea see victory will be after 7 games. Very useless team, Brentford draw, Bayern loose, Man U loose, I’m counting it for you guys, Yeye fans. Ariwo ko ni music
Chelsea is never useless Man United. I rather lose to those big teams, than losing to Grimsby Town A league two teams. Don't compare yourself to us.
Richard0010
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Hope this your joy will last
You just started, before Chelsea see victory will be after 7 games. Very useless team, Brentford draw, Bayern loose, Man U loose, I’m counting it for you guys, Yeye fans. Ariwo ko ni music
ice411
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So please tell us who's 1st choice, we only seen Sanchez behind the post since the season kicked off, and only because of this defeat you sore losers 😜 start tearing him to pieces, shame on you.
Hope this your joy will last
setcekor
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Man.U was lucky today due to a red card. the road is still far. keep your head up, Chelsea
you are asking me, really? hahahahaha, don't you ha e eyes to see?
Utdw3Stand
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MAN. UNITED you are mad for bitting chease
Keep on crying 😢 😭, we Lovin it. GGMU
Utdw3Stand
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Sanchez isn't a first choice goal keeper. Mbuemo had allot to do, the ball was still bouncing, two defenders closing in on him, mbuemo still need to pick it where to place his shot, Sanchez only need to come out and make himself big to prevent the strike. even if mbuemo had scored, the full team would have responded but Sanchez stupidly gave the team up with his despicable attitude. I still wonder why Chelsea didn't get AC Milan goal keeper.
So please tell us who's 1st choice, we only seen Sanchez behind the post since the season kicked off, and only because of this defeat you sore losers 😜 start tearing him to pieces, shame on you.
Utdw3Stand
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Man.U was lucky today due to a red card. the road is still far. keep your head up, Chelsea
Really
M-CHIKA360
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Sanchez isn't a first choice goal keeper. Mbuemo had allot to do, the ball was still bouncing, two defenders closing in on him, mbuemo still need to pick it where to place his shot, Sanchez only need to come out and make himself big to prevent the strike. even if mbuemo had scored, the full team would have responded but Sanchez stupidly gave the team up with his despicable attitude. I still wonder why Chelsea didn't get AC Milan goal keeper.
setcekor
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Man.U was lucky today due to a red card. the road is still far. keep your head up, Chelsea
risbcdilry
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Taking Neto off was not the best choice. Second half we saw Jao Pedro toiling all alone up front.
dapabdkmz
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it's really painful to loss a game for now
hekailryz
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cheese sorry for man united hitting
chease sorry for man united hitting you
hekailryz
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cheese sorry for man united hitting
hekailryz
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MAN. UNITED you are mad for bitting chease
Israel”11”
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Why is bro apologetic 🤔shit happens, it’s football high and lows all the time So Stay positive bro ✌️