Manchester United will take on Chelsea at Old Trafford in the Premier League's highest-profile match. Despite being the giants of the Premier League, Manchester United have been lacklustre overall in the new season and currently sit seventh in the league. Chelsea, meanwhile, are a traditional Premier League powerhouse that has been in a slump since Roman Abramovich's exit and currently sit in 10th place in the league. These two teams don't seem to be much apart in quality, so this game will be crucial for both sides. Manchester United are a top team with a long history, but their performances this season have not been ideal. They have eight wins and six draws in their last 14 league games and are the only team in the Premier League to have not played a draw. However, the team's performance remained unsatisfactory, especially their poor performance in the Champions League.
Ten Hag's second season in charge of the Red Devils has also been troubled and could be at risk of being sacked if they fail to get a win in this game. Chelsea's investment in the transfer market in recent years and the constant reshuffling of the managerial position have made the team show strong competitiveness, but the results are not ideal. Despite their good performance in the strong dialogue, the loss of points against some underdogs put the team in an awkward position. In the last round of the league, Chelsea beat Brighton at home, ending an embarrassing run of two games without a win. Despite not being able to compete in European competitions this season, it also means that the team can focus on the league. Chelsea, who are playing away from home, still have a chance to win against Manchester United, who are currently in poor form. With all that said, as things stand, both teams could come out on top in this one.
Chelsea will need to play with teamwork and technical strengths, while Manchester United will need to rely on experience and the individual qualities of their stars. Last season, the two teams had the upper hand against Manchester United, but the current situation has given Chelsea an opportunity. In this case, both teams have a chance to win, and the key is who plays better on the spot. The starting line-ups for Manchester United and Chelsea** are as follows. United are expected to field a backline of 24 Onana, 5 Harry Maguire, 2 Victor Lindelof, 23 Shaw and 20 Dalot, with midfield consisting of 37 Maynoo, 39 McTominay, 8 Fernando and 17 Garnacho, while 10 Marcus Rashford and 9 Anthony Martial will play up front.
Chelsea expect goalkeeper Alexis Sanchez to be the backline, Reece James, Disasi, Thiago Silva and Colwill, Enzo, Caicedo, Raheem Sterling, Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk in midfield and Jackson up front.