Premier League 25/26: Manchester United vs Chelsea Match Preview & Lineups

 

Manchester United vs Chelsea

🔍 Match Preview
A blockbuster Premier League clash sees Manchester United host Chelsea at Old Trafford. United, under Erik ten Hag, aim to continue its strong domestic form and home dominance. At the same time, Chelsea, unbeaten so far in the season, will look to impose their structured style and quick transitions to challenge the Red Devils.

This fixture is always intense, with both sides featuring star-studded lineups and tactical battles that could decide key positions in the early league table.

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⚽ Team News & Updates

Manchester United:

• Marcus Rashford leads the attack, supported by Antony and Casemiro in midfield.

• Raphaël Varane and Lisandro Martínez are expected to marshal the defence.

• Goalkeeper David de Gea starts between the sticks.

• Some doubts over fitness for Bruno Fernandes, though likely to feature.

Chelsea:

• Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo dominate the midfield pivot.

• The forward trio may include João Pedro, Pedro Neto, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.

• Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended, and Cole Palmer remains in fitness doubt.

• Defence anchored by Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo.

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🧰 Predicted Lineups

Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
GK: David de Gea
DEF: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw
MID: Casemiro, Christian Eriksen
AM: Bruno Fernandes, Antony, Marcus Rashford
ST: Wout Weghorst

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
GK: Robert Sánchez
DEF: Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella
MID: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández
AM: Pedro Neto, Estêvão, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
ST: João Pedro

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📊 Key Stats

• Manchester United have won 5 of their last 6 Premier League home games against Chelsea.

• Chelsea have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 away league matches.

• Last season’s encounter at Old Trafford ended in a 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Chelsea.

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🎯 Prediction
United’s home advantage and attacking depth make them favourites, though Chelsea’s counter-attacks and midfield control could challenge them. Expect a closely contested match with goals likely at both ends.

Predicted Score: Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea