Chelsea vs Man United: Match stats, match preview, team news, key players

Manchester United will face Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Friday.

United suffered their 17th league defeat on Sunday, losing 2-0 to West Ham United at Old Trafford. They have now failed to win their last seven league matches.

Chelsea also lost at Newcastle United in their last league fixture. They will be desperate to win against the Red Devils to boost their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

Match stats

United have lost just one of the last ten meetings with Chelsea (W3, D6).

Twenty-five goals have been scored in those ten games.

The Blues have the fourth-best home record in the league this term, losing just twice at Stamford Bridge.

United have the fifth-poorest away record in the division, winning just four times on their travels. Their last victory was at Leicester City in March.

Match preview

Chelsea need a victory to maintain their push for Champions League qualification.

They will likely field their strongest team, while United may rest players.

The visitors will be focused on the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.

Team news

United defenders Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt will likely miss this encounter but could be back for the Tottenham clash.

However, midfielder Toby Collyer and centre-back Jonny Evans have resumed training and could play against the Blues.

The hosts will be without Man United loanee Jadon Sancho, who is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Striker Nicolas Jackson is suspended after receiving a red card against Newcastle, while Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally banned since December.

Wesley Fofana will miss the game with a thigh injury, and Christopher Nkunku’s involvement is also doubtful.

Key players

Chelsea

Cole Palmer: The England international has a good goalscoring record against Man United, netting four times in four games.

Moises Caicedo: The midfielder has been in brilliant form this season. He has played as an inverted right-back in recent games and has continued to impress.

Man United

Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese is United’s most consistent performer. Manager Ruben Amorim may decide to use him sparingly against Chelsea.

Harry Maguire: The England international came on as a substitute against West Ham but could be given a starting role in this game to put him in good shape for the Spurs’ game.

Stats from 11v11.com.

Article written by Henry Thornton .