The loss — against a side newly promoted after eight years out of the Premier League — left the two pundits both stunned and amused.
Carragher criticized the team’s lack of control and focus, saying, “Chelsea are losing control. How do you lose at home to a team that just returned from the Championship after eight years? It’s unbelievable!”
Gary Neville, never one to miss a chance for banter, quickly added, “You’re right. Maybe Chelsea should learn to show Manchester United some respect, because we beat a club they couldn’t!”
The exchange sparked laughter in the studio but frustration among Chelsea fans, who viewed the comments as a painful reflection of just how far the team’s standards have slipped. The defeat has once again put pressure on Enzo Maresca and his players to deliver consistency and restore pride at Stamford Bridge.
