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Sarri under more pressure after Manchester United knock out Chelsea
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri gestures on the touchline during the FA Cup fifth round match at Stamford Bridge, last night
Chelsea 0 Manchester United 2
by Amar Azam
at Stamford Bridge
CHELSEA manager Maurizio Sarri is under increasing pressure after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup in abject fashion by a rejuvenated Manchester United side last night.
Sarri’s Blues looked bereft of ideas, lacked resilience and seem to have given up the fight. This could be the beginning of the end for the Italian manager.
First-half goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba condemned the cup holders to defeat, with United progressing to a quarter-final tie at Wolves.
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