Traditional counting statistics sometimes struggle to tell the tale in a game like Saturday’s Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Red cards for. both teams will do that, especially when one comes in the fifth minute and the follow-up is before halftime.

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Also, did we mention the second yellow was controversial and given to a guy who scored a goal? Grading Casemiro’s day is anything but easy.

Yes this was a historic game, reportedly the earliest use of three substitutes in one Premier League game. Ever.

So who starred and who failed to thrive?

Manchester United player ratings vs Chelsea

Altay Bayindir: 6 — Launched the goal kick to Sesko that became Sanchez’s red card. Otherw

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