Man United vs Chelsea: Match preview, head-to-head, team news, key players

Manchester United take on Chelsea in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.

United suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to local rivals Manchester City in their last fixture. They have now equalled their poorest start to a league season, with four points from four games.

Chelsea were denied a victory at Brentford as Fabio Carvalho scored deep into stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 draw for the Bees.

Match preview

Manager Ruben Amorim heads into the fixture under enormous pressure due to Man United’s poor start to the season.

While Amorim still has the backing of the hierarchy, he needs to change United’s fortunes as soon as possible.

Man United will be refreshed for this clash with no European commitments, unlike Chelsea, who suffered a 3-1 defeat at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Manager Enzo Maresca is currently not under pressure, but must ensure his side avoids a defeat to prevent losing further ground on league leaders Liverpool.

Head-to-head

United have won just two of the previous 10 matches with Chelsea, but have only lost twice, with the others ending in a draw.

Team news

Matheus Cunha is pushing to feature against Chelsea, but it is uncertain whether manager Ruben Amorim will play him. Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot’s availability is also doubtful.

Chelsea will be without Liam Delap, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile.

Key players

Man United

Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese was the last United player to score against Chelsea. Amorim will be hoping Fernandes can lead his side back to winning ways.

Bryan Mbeumo: Mbeumo has six goal involvements against Chelsea, but has never scored at home against them.

Chelsea

Cole Palmer: Palmer loves facing United, scoring four goals in five games against them – his second-best tally against any side.

Moises Caicedo: Caicedo is one of Chelsea’s most consistent performers, and his performance could be vital for Maresca’s side.

Stats from transfermarkt.com & 11v11.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .