Premier League 2022-23: Manchester United vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The Red Devils need just a draw to secure Champions League qualification

Erik Ten Hag's men need just one point to secure their UEFA Champions League group stage seat for next season. Last time around, Manchester United travelled to the Vitality Stadium to face the Cherries and came back with all three points. But the Bournemouth fans weren't disappointed by it, as they have secured their PL status already. The match also saw United's David de Gea clinch another clean sheet, having already announced the Premier League's Golden Glove winner for 2022-23.

Chelsea have had a torrid spell. They have never been below the top half of the PL table in many years. Sitting at 12th place they have nothing to play for this season. But Frank Lampard's side will be hoping to get a positive result and end the season on a high - as they travel to face the red part of Manchester.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 25 May 2023 at 8:00 pm BST

Friday, 26 May 2023 at 12:30 am IST

Location: Old Trafford

Form

Man United (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

Chelsea (in all competitions): L-D-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Marcus Rashford (Man United)

The Englishman missed the away fixture at the Vitality stadium due to illness, although he has trained with the squad before that. We expect him to get the start in place of Martial, who hasn't been much clinical in front of goal. Rashford has 16 goals and 5 assists in 33 games.

Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)

Sterling did cause Manchester City problems in the away defeat. But he was unable to get a goal for it. The former Manchester City man has come back to his game under Frank Lampard. And we expect him to cause trouble for United's back line. The 28-year-old winger has netted 6 times in 27 PL appearances.

Match Facts

• Manchester United can set a new record facing The Blues. As they are on the verge of completing 11 unbeaten runs in the PL against Chelsea
• Chelsea's last win at Old Trafford came back in May 2013. Since then they have visited Manchester 9 nine times (Draw 6, Loss 3)
• Even a draw will let United compete in the UCL in the upcoming season

Injury & Team News

Donny van de Beek has been working through the knee injury that hit him in January and is expected to return for the pre-season tour 2023-24. Other notable absentees will be Tom Heaton (GK), Lisandro Martinez (CB), and Marcel Sabitzer (CM). The hitman Marcus Rashford might feature in the game against Chelsea.

Frank Lampard has a really long list of injured players. The likes of - Ben Chilwel, Armando Broja, Mason Mount, Reece James, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, and Benoit Badiashile shall miss out on Chelsea's remaining games. Marc Cucurella might return in time to face The Red Devils.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 60

Man United wins – 17

Chelsea wins – 18

Draws – 25

Predicted Lineup

Man United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

De Gea (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Rashford

Chelsea predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Kepa (GK); Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Silva, Fofana, Hall; Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Gallagher; Sterling, Havertz

Match Prediction for Manchester United vs Chelsea

Every Manchester United fan watching from all over the globe will be eagerly waiting for the final whistle. As even a draw will get them a seat in Europe's biggest competition which is UCL. Chelsea on the other hand have no objectives to chase, as they sit at 12th. Given United's recent form is better than The Blues and Ten Hag's men having a motivation going into the game. We see United celebrate with three points and successful confirmation of a UCL spot.

Prediction: Man United 2-0 Chelsea

Telecast

India – Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2, Disney+ Hotstar.

UK – BT Sport, BT Sports App

US – NBC, USA Network.

Nigeria – SportLemon.tv.