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Chelsea suffer major suspension blow for Premier League trip to Manchester United

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Chelsea will be without Conor Gallagher for Wednesday's trip to Manchester United after the midfielder was sent off against Brighton.

Gallagher was dismissed in the first-half of his side's Premier League clash on Sunday after bringing down Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour and stopping a counter-attack.

The 23-year-old had already been booked for a late and reckless challenge on Facundo Buonanotte. He will now serve a one-game suspension and will not be available for Wednesday's trip to Old Trafford.

United host Chelsea in the second of three league matches in the space of a week. ALSO READ: Ten Hag explains argument with Martial ALSO READ: United discover FA Cup third round opponents Gallagher has been almost ever-present for Chelsea in the Premier League, starting 13 times and playing more minutes than everyone except Thiago Silva and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

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