The fallout from Chelsea’s stormy clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford is far from over—it has only grown louder. The Football Association has slapped Chelsea with a £25,000 fine for misconduct after a fiery match that spiraled out of control on and off the field, leaving supporters fuming over what they see as blatant double standards.

The game itself was pure chaos. Six Chelsea players found their names in the referee’s book as tempers flared, while goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was controversially sent off in a decision that left fans furious. Even manager Enzo Maresca wasn’t spared, picking up a booking for arguing on the sidelines. By the end, Chelsea not only suffered defeat but also left Manchester feeling wronged by the officials.

Days later came the FA’s verdict, hitting Chelsea with the hefty fine. While many expected punishment, the outrage stemmed from the fact that Manchester United seemed to escape unscathed despite their own share of reckless challenges and heated confrontations. To fans, it was yet another example of the FA’s uneven treatment. One angry supporter summed up the mood: “Six yellows, a red, and even our manager booked—yet nothing for United? It’s disgraceful!”

The reaction online has been explosive. Social media has been flooded with furious Chelsea supporters calling out bias, with hashtags like #JusticeForChelsea and #StopTheBias gaining traction within hours. Fans argue that the fine feels less about discipline and more about silencing Chelsea while ignoring questionable officiating and controversial VAR decisions that shaped the outcome of the game.

For Maresca and his squad, the timing could not be worse. With pressure mounting after a string of inconsistent performances, another off-field storm only adds to the weight on their shoulders. But for the Chelsea faithful, this is not about money—it’s about principle. They believe their club has been unfairly singled out, punished while United’s role in the Old Trafford chaos goes unquestioned.

The debate is raging across fan forums, media outlets, and pundit circles: why is Chelsea being forced to carry the blame while United walks away untouched? Until that question is addressed, the anger and suspicion sparked by that night in Manchester will continue to hang over English football.