Manchester United vs Chelsea: Line-ups revealed as Amorim looks to save job
The Red Devils have had another poor start to the season under the Portuguese tactician.
With reports emerging that Ruben Amorim has three games to save his job, he will be hoping to see Manchester United see off a tough Chelsea challenge this evening.
The Red Devils welcome their old foes to Old Trafford after yet another disappointing Premier League defeat last time out to rivals Manchester City.
Enzo Maresca’s side were beaten themselves by Bayern Munich in midweek, marking a harsh return to the Champions League.
However, their focus has quickly shifted to the north of England as they look to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the table.
Read on to see how both teams line-up for the clash at the Theatre of Dreams.
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Manchester United line-up
Amorim has the luxury of a few key players back in his squad to choose from for his starting XI.
Altay Bayindir is in goal, and he sits behind a back three of Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw.
At wing-back Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu will fly up and down the flanks.
Bruno Fernandes is joined by Casemiro at the heart of midfield, with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo playing ahead.
Benjamin Sesko gets another chance to impress as the starting striker.
Chelsea line-up
Chelsea have tweaked a few players as well following their trip to Germany in midweek.
Robert Sanchez remains in goal, and the defence consists of Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella.
Moises Caicedo patrols the midfield alongside Enzo Fernandez, with Cole Palmer back in to start after coming off the bench last week.
Pedro Neto gets his usual place on the left, and Estevao Willian is handed a start on the right.
Joao Pedro remains the lone striker with Liam Delap out injured.