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

Published at :April 2, 2024 at 2:24 PM

Modified at :April 2, 2024 at 2:24 PM

Two struggling teams in the league meet at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have been characterised not only by inconsistency between matches, but also within them. They almost escaped with a point against a ten-man Burnley, underscoring their troubles. They must now overcome a dismal run of performances as they prepare to face the powerful Red Devils.

Erik ten Hag’s club is now in sixth place in the Premier League standings as they prepare to face Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues, who are in eleventh. Following a spectacular FA Cup triumph against Liverpool, Manchester United struggled against Brentford at the weekend. Despite appearing to have secured a stoppage-time winner, they quickly conceded an equaliser, demonstrating their variable form.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 5 April 2024 at 6:45 PM GMT (12:45 AM IST)

Location: Stamford Bridge

Form

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

Manchester United (all competitions): W-L-W-W-D

Players to watch

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Cole Palmer, who has 16 goals this season and 12 assists for his teammates, has quickly established himself as an important player for the Blues after joining the club this summer. In addition to being the club’s primary creator, he also scores by leading the team in both departments. The Blues frequently break down defences thanks to his ingenuity and skill in the attacking third.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno constantly plays a key part in creating scoring opportunities and demonstrates a strong goal-scoring instinct. His ability to effectively orchestrate set pieces and deliver precise long-range shots solidifies his status as a standout player. Fernandes’ strategic effect and adaptive skill set, as both a creator and a scorer, make him an invaluable asset in any match situation.

Match facts:

Chelsea are winless in their last 12 Premier League meetings against Manchester United.
Manchester United are looking for a league-double over Chelsea for just the second time.
Chelsea have not beaten Manchester United at home in last five league matches.

Injury & Team News

Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell are doubtful for the Blues, with Gusto suffering a hamstring injury against Burnley and Chilwell returning from England duty with an injury. Pochettino may contemplate promoting Noni Madueke from the bench due to a lack of options for rejuvenating his team in the face of several injuries.

Meanwhile, in United’s encounter against Brentford, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof were substituted due to injury. Harry Maguire returned from injury as a substitute. Mason Mount is in contention for a starting position following his goal in west London, although Jonny Evans is still uncertain and Luke Shaw continues to be unavailable.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 194

Chelsea wins – 55

Manchester United wins – 83

Draws – 56

Predicted Lineup

Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Mudryk; Jackson

Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Wan-Bissaka; Casemiro, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund

Match prediction for Chelsea vs Manchester United

Neither of these teams can be consistently counted upon to deliver strong performances, yet they possess a knack for rising to the occasion during significant matches.

Despite their inconsistency in regular fixtures, they often demonstrate a heightened level of play when facing formidable opponents or in crucial moments. Considering that Chelsea have not beaten Manchester United in a while, it will be a difficult task for the home team to come out as winners.

Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Manchester United

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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