Manchester United Vs Chelsea fixture is a rollercoaster matchup in Premier League matchday 10 to watch out for.
In what has been termed ‘the match of the week,’ the two teams will lock horns in the six-pointer cracker on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Chelsea had a far better Premier League start than Manchester United. The Blues are just a point away from breaking into the top four. They are 5th on the Premier League table with 17 points from five wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats.
Manchester United are 14th on the Premier League table with 11 points from 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 defeats.
While Chelsea will be hoping to secure victory and continue pushing for a top-four finish, United will hope to return to form with nothing less from victory from the cracker.
Manchester United Vs Chelsea Preview
It will be the 53rd meeting between the two teams in all competitions. Manchester United have won 17 of those meetings. Before the narrow defeat to Liverpool, Chelsea maintained a perfect away record this season, winning all their fixtures.
The Blues will hope to recover from the loss at Anfield and return to winning ways at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, their last Premier League fixture against Newcastle United ended with a 2-1 win, but they lost their EFL Cup round-of-16 clash against the same opponents.
Manchester United’s last Premier League fixture against West Ham United ended in a 2-1 defeat, thanks to a controversial late spot-kick for the Hammers.
However, the Red Devils were able to roar back to victory in the midweek EFL Cup clash against Leicester City at Old Trafford.
They have secured two wins from their past five meetings with the Blues, drawing two and losing two.
Manchester United Vs Chelsea team news
Manchester United are still grappling with scores of injured players ahead of the tie. 18-year-old young defender Leny Yoro has returned to the grass but has yet to feature for the team.
Luke Shaw is ruled out of the match with a fresh injury blow, while Mason Mount and Harry Maguire are also doubts for the game.
Chelsea will go to Old Trafford with a fully fit squad. We reported earlier that only Jadon Sancho will miss the match due to illness. Also, FA’s clause has barred the player from featuring against Manchester United since he is on loan from the parent club to the Blues.
Predicted lineup
Manchester United: Andre Onana; Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot; Casemiro, Christian Eriksen; Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund
Chelsea: Robert Sanchez; Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Lewis Colwill, Reece James; Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto; Nicolas Jackson
Manchester United Vs Chelsea prediction
It will be a tough match between the two teams and is likely to end in a draw. Chelsea plays an attacking football under Enzo Maresca. Manchester United are also known for their attacking play. Both teams are likely to concede goals in the match but it may end in a tie. Our predicted scoreline is a 2-2 draw.
