Man United v Chelsea: Line-ups, stats and preview
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Man United v Chelsea match preview
After disappointing defeats against rivals Manchester City and Bayern Munich respectively it’s a chance for Manchester United and Chelsea to pick themselves up in the Premier League.
United have just four points from four Premier League games so far and need a win in front of their own fans.
Chelsea have won twice and are unbeaten in the Premier League so far.
Man United v Chelsea team news
United centre-back Lisandro Martinez remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury but full-back Diogo Dalot could return after being out since withdrawing from Portugal’s squad earlier this month with a muscle injury.
Forward Matheus Cunha and midfielder Mason Mount could return, having missed the defeat at City with injuries suffered during the 3-2 home win over Burnley on August 30.
With goalkeeper Andre Onana now on loan to Turkish side Trabzonspor, manager Ruben Amorim chose Turkiye international Altay Bayindir rather than new signing Senne Lammens – a decision the Portuguese could reconsider after another poor defensive display.
Captain Bruno Fernandes could become the 28th United player to reach 200 Premier League appearances, with only David Beckham (62) eclipsing the Portugal international’s total of 51 assists across that many games.
Alejandro Garnacho could start for Chelsea just weeks after leaving United, while Joao Pedro will continue up front after impressing since arriving from Brighton.
Manchester United v Chelsea predicted lineups
Man United starting XI: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Dorgu, Ugarte, Fernandes, Amad, Mbeumo, Sesko
Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Man United v Chelsea TV channel, live online stream
Kick-off on Saturday is at 17:30 BST (12:30 ET / 09:30 PT), with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.
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Manchester United v Chelsea stats
- In 6 of the last 7 Manchester United home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Manchester United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Manchester United home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Chelsea have won 9 of the last 11 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 Chelsea away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Chelsea have won 5 of the last 6 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Chelsea away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Man United v Chelsea prediction
Our record of a dozen meetings without defeat at home actually contains seven draws, and the scores have been level at full-time in 27 of the overall top-flight clashes between United and Chelsea since 1992.
That officially makes it the most drawn fixture in Premier League history.
Chelsea haven’t beaten us at Old Trafford since May 2013, a run of 12 games.
The Londoners have only emerged victorious from M16 on six of 33 visits in the Premier League – their lowest win rate at any ground they’ve visited 10+ times in the competition.