Manchester United will, on Wednesday night, host Chelsea in the Premier League matchday 15 fixture.
The Red Devils head into the game following a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United in their last Premier League tie, while Chelsea defeated Brighton 3-2.
Erik ten Hag’s side are currently in the 7th position on the Premier League table with 24 points from 14 games.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are in 10th place with 19 points from the same number of games.
The last time both teams met, in May, Man United defeated Chelsea 4-1 at Old Trafford, thanks to goals from Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford.
Man United team news
Mason Mount, a former Chelsea midfielder, may receive a frosty reception from the Blues fans, but it is still unclear whether the England international will be involved against his former club. Mount recently returned to training after a calf problem.
Meanwhile, there are some injury concerns on Ten Hag’s team.
The likes of Casemiro (thigh), Christian Eriksen (knee), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Amad Diallo (knee), and Jonny Evans (thigh) are all expected not to take part in the clash against Chelsea, while Jadon Sancho remains in exile.
Man United’s probable starting XI: Onana, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw, Dalot, McTominay, Mainoo, Antony, Fernandes, Hojlund, and Garnacho.
Chelsea team news
Reece James and Marc Cucurella have now served Premier League bans.
The duo are available again for Mauricio Pochettino’s side against Man United.
Chelsea will be without Conor Gallagher for the Man United clash after the midfielder was sent off in their last game against Brighton.
Meanwhile, there are injury concerns on Pochettino’s side.
The likes of Wesley Fofana (knee), Ben Chilwell (thigh), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee) and Trevoh Chalobah (thigh) are still recovering from injuries.
Chelsea’s probable starting XI
Sanchez, James, Disasi, Colwill, Badiashile, Fernandez, Caicedo, Sterling, Palmer, Jackson, and Mudryk.
Prediction:
DAILY POST predicts that Man United and Chelsea will play a draw. The match will end 2-2.
Man Utd vs Chelsea: Starting XI, injuries, predicted scoreline for EPL clash
