Manchester United vs Chelsea LIVE
Man Utd beat Chelsea in a hugely important Premier League game for both sides. The Red Devils have made their worst start to a league campaign in over 30 years and the pressure was mounting on head coach Ruben Amorim ahead of kick-off after last weekend's 3-0 defeat in the Manchester derby.
First half goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro secured just a second league win this season for the Red Devils as they preserved their record of not losing at home to Chelsea since 2013. Though, the result only tells half of the story with both teams finishing the game with ten-men.
Blues was first to see red at Old Trafford as he was giving his marching order for bringing down Bryan Mbeumo, while Casemiro was dismissed for two bookable offences. Trevoh Chalobah’s goal set up a grandstand finish, but Man United saw the the game out with relative ease to earn a priceless three points. Follow all the action back below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground!
Manchester United vs Chelsea latest news
- GOAL! Chalobah pulls one back for Chelsea
- RED CARD: Man Utd reduced to 10 as Casemiro sent-off
- GOAL! Casemiro doubles Man Utd's lead
- GOAL! Fernandes puts Man Utd ahead
- RED CARD! Sanchez sent-off
FULL-TIME
19:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United 2-1 Chelsea
Manchester United hold on to seal an important win over Chelsea.
Both teams end the game with ten-men after Robert Sanchez and Casemiro were sent-off in the first half.
Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro put United 2-0 up, but Trevoh Chalobah’s header set up a nervy finish.
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
19:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+5 min: Cunha does well to win a free-kick off Tosin who is booked for his tackle.
Would imagine United will take their time over this. Victory is in sight.
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
19:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: Chelsea piling on the pressure now and you can sense the nervousness from the Man United and supporters as the visitors have a corner.
Impressive from Bayindir this time as he comes and punches the ball.
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
19:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+3 min: James has woken up! Great ball into the box from the Chelsea captain, not great keeping by Bayindir as he spills the ball into danger but is bailed out by the United defenders.
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
19:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Board goes up....SEVEN MINUTES of added time.
Surely that will delight Enzo Maresca, but not Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
19:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: Brief pause in play as the referee needs to sort out some electrical equipment.
In the meantime, Fernandes goes off to a standing ovation. The Man United captain hands over the armband to Luke Shaw as he’s replaced by Kobbie Mainoo.
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
19:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: This game has sprung into life! A real end-to-end feel here, both teams going for it.
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
19:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Fernandes urges the Stretford End to make some noise as he sees an effort pushed away by Jorgensen.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
19:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWoeful stuff from United, there. Reece James had all the time in the world to swing that cross in. Too easy.
GOAL! Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea | Trevoh Chalobah ‘79
19:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Chelsea have one back!
Reece James is afforded too much time and he picks out Trevoh Chalaboh to head home.
GAME ON!
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
19:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Amad goes for the spectacular from De Ligt’s cross, but gets it all wrong and the ball goes out of play.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
19:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: Frustrations from some Chelsea players beginning to show after Caicedo’s foul on Fernandes.
Ugarte gets involved to protect Mount as Caicedo and Santos tried to get to the midfielder.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne71 min: George is the latest name in the book after catching Bayindir late with his follow through after trying to close down the Man United goalkeeper.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
19:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne69 min: Yoro and Mount replace Mbeumo and Maguire.
No Garnacho against his former club, but a chance for Mount to have a say against his old side.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
19:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Man United have kept the back five system, Amad has shifted to right-wing back with Cunha operating as a twin striker alongside Mbeumo.
Gusto has gone to left-back for Chelsea, George through the middle.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: Before the changes, Fofana had a goal disallowed for offside.
The Chelsea defender got on the end of Tosin’s flick-on at the near post, but failed to get back onside in time.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
19:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Here come the changes!
Gusto and George replace Cucurella and Fofana for Chelsea.
Cunha is finally on, but in place of Mazraoui.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
19:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt looked like Garnacho was going to come on as Maresca was deep in discussions with him, but there's been a late change and he's sat down.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Cunha is back from injury as he replaces Mbeumo.
Sorry, that’s not the case. The change has been delayed.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne61 min: The next goal in this, if there is to be one, is massive!
De Ligt is alert to cut out James’ cross to ensure Man United do not concede.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: Chelsea applying some pressure, James stands up a cross to the back post but Man United clear it away, ball is back with the Blues, though they are forced back.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Fantastic recovery from Mazraoui to keep Joao Pedro at bay after the Chelsea forward had made up a lot of ground.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Chelsea, for 30 seconds, are down to nine-men because of the ruling that Santos must leave the pitch after treatment.
Brazilian is now back on.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: The second half really hasn’t got going, a number of factors are at play for that but Santos goes down after being held off by Maguire.
Chelsea midfielder is being treated to by the medical staff as Maguire pleads his innocence.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: Great carry from Mazraoui as he gets Man United up the pitch after evading a couple of Chelsea tackles. The attack breaks down with Amad though and the Blues are back in possession.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Chalobah brings down Amad and is shown a yellow card.
Chances of another red card before the 90 is out?
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Ruben Amorim’s technical area is waterlogged. Difficult conditions down there.
Another yellow card is produced, this time for Enzo Fernandez.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
18:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe ball is not rolling great at all, here. Puddles slowing it down a lot.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway at Old Trafford!
Ruben Amorim has turned to his Manchester United bench, with Manuel Ugarte replacing Benjamin Sesko.
Casemiro red
18:37 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSlightly harsh on Casemiro?
RED CARD 🟥
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 20, 2025
Manchester United down to 10 as well as Casemiro gets a second yellow just before half-time! pic.twitter.com/moFbt45S8M
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
18:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUgarte stripped off and warming up during the break for United.
Sanchez red card
18:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRobert Sanchez can have no complaints about his red card...
RED CARD for Robert Sánchez! 🟥 pic.twitter.com/rDAw0vkOd8
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 20, 2025
Casemiro goal
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBefore his sending off, Casemiro did put Manchester United 2-0 up with a fine header.
Come for the Casemiro goal, stay for Amad screaming in the camera 🎥 pic.twitter.com/CYZhGbqNYc
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 20, 2025
HALF-TIME!
18:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United 2-0 Chelsea
What a half!
Robert Sanchez's early red card is one of several talking points.
Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro have put the Blues to the sword to leave Manchester United 45 minutes away from an important win.
However, Casemiro's sending off sets up a big second half.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+7 min: CHANCE!
Cucurella sneaks in behind the Man United defence but fires over. Really good opening that for Chelsea.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
18:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWell, that's made things a bit more interesting. Casemiro shakes his head as he walks down the tunnel.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+5 min: RED CARD
It’s even now as Casemiro is shown a second yellow card for pulling back Andrey Santos.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+4 min: Chelsea enjoy a rare spell of possession but it’s not sustained and here come United trying to add another before the break.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: NINE minutes of stoppage time has been signalled as Fernandes delivers a poor free-kick.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Sloppy play by Santos as he gifts the ball to Maguire who fires a pass into Sesko. The United striker is then played in by Fernandes but can’t take the ball in his stride.
Cucurella now booked for sliding in on Mazraoui.
Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Chance for Chelsea to mount an attack but Shaw is having nothing of it as he guards the ball out of play.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
18:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNot sure what was worse there, James' clearance or Jorgensen not coming to claim that ball in the air.
GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea | Casemiro ‘36
18:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Casemiro takes advantage of some poor Chelsea defending to double Manchester United’s lead.
Blues don’t clear with the danger, Reece James messes up his clearance, Luke Shaw shows greater desire and Casemiro is on hand at the back post to score.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
18:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne35 min: VAR check for a possible Chelsea penalty, but replays showed Mazraoui got a touch on the ball.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
18:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea's xG for the first 30 minutes was 0.03.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Man Utd have the ball in the net again as Casemiro heads home, however the goal will not stand this time as the ball had already gone out of play before Amad’s cross.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
18:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: Pedro goes to ground rather theatrically, claiming to have been caught by De Light but the Chelsea forward doesn’t win a free-kick.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: Shaw does well to avoid a yellow card after pulling Fernandez back to delay a Chelsea counter-attack.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA look at the goal from Bruno Fernandes...
Bruno Fernandes scores his 100th goal for Manchester United! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/ouioIfst7G
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 20, 2025
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: A draw is the most common outcome in this fixture, it would be a huge surprise if Chelsea leave here with a point today.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Chelsea do well to win a corner but Man United defend it well and attempt to counter, though Dorgu’s pass is intercepted by Caicedo.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: A THIRD Chelsea change as Cole Palmer makes way for Andrey Santos.
Palmer did not look too impressed.
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: It’s all one-way traffic, as you would expect given the circumstances, Mbeumo tries to pick out the top corner, but curls an effort over the bar.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
17:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat had been coming. Chelsea so deep after going to 10 men. How does Maresca change it now?
Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
17:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Casemiro booked for a challenge on Fernandez.
Brazil vs Argentina there!
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea | Bruno Fernandes ‘14
17:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: GOAL!
Bruno Fernandes is in the right place at the right time to put Manchester United ahead.
The goal STANDS after a VAR check.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
17:43 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea playing a 5-3-1 or a 5-2-2, depending how you view it. Either way, it's five at the back.
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Chelsea have gone to a back five with James, Fofana, Tosin, Chalobah and Cucurella.
Do United have enough creativity in the ranks to find a breakthrough?
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
17:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBoth of Chelsea's wingers hooked after that red card. No guesses for what the game plan is now.
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne8 min: Fernandes strikes the free-kick into the wall before Mbeumo’s effort from the rebound is deflected behind for a corner.
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Another change by Chelsea as Neto is replaced by Tosin.
Expecting a complete change of system here.
Can Man United take advantage?
Simon Collings
17:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNot sure Sanchez can have any complaints there. Mbuemo was clean through and he's utterly cleaned him out. A hammer blow for Chelsea.
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Chelsea have to make a change a Jorgensen replaces Estevao.
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne4 min: RED CARD
An horrific start for Chelsea as Sanchez is sent-off!
Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea
17:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Strong start by Chelsea with Dorgu right in the thick of the action.
Firstly his cross just misses Sesko in the middle before Mbeumo heads straight at Sanchez.
Moments later Fofana makes a superb tackle to deny Dorgu just as he was about to pull the trigger.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
17:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLooks like Neto on the right wing, Palmer as the No10 and Estevao left.
KICK-OFF!
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Premier League clash.
Bryan Mbeumo gets the ball rolling. An important fixture for both teams coming off defeats.
HERE WE GO!
17:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight then, both sets of players have emerged from the tunnel and into the Old Trafford rain!
Kick-off is just moments away.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea fans enjoying themselves pre kick-off here, belting out: "Just like London, your city is blue!"
How it stands
17:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneResults earlier in the day mean Manchester United start the game in 17th place.
Victory for Chelsea will move them into second, four points behind leaders Liverpool.
NOT LONG NOW!
17:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePrep done, kick-off is not far away.
Garnacho challenge
17:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEnzo Maresca has admitted that Alejandro Garnacho will take time to adapt to life at Chelsea as he criticised the winger’s defensive work.
Garnacho made his Chelsea debut off the bench against Brentford last weekend following a £40million late summer move from Manchester United.
The 21-year-old endured a mixed evening, playing a vital role in Moises Caicedo’s goal which put Chelsea 2-1 up in the 85th minute, before losing Fabio Carvalho from a long throw-in as Brentford snatched a stoppage-time equaliser.
Speaking ahead of Garnacho’s return to Old Trafford on Saturday, Maresca said the Argentine was ready to start but still needed to work on the defensive side of his game.
Chelsea arrival
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Chelsea players looked rather relaxed upon arriving at Old Trafford.
The Blues have arrived.#CFC | #MUNCHE pic.twitter.com/kUgmZsZYZy
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 20, 2025
Amorim explains Manchester United team
17:07 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuben Amorim has said he didn’t want to risk Matheus Cunha or Mason Mount, hence why they have been named on the bench against Chelsea.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHarry Maguire presented with a huge framed shirt to mark 250 appearances for Man United. Got a decent cheer from those inside.
Team news reminder
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Manchester United XI: Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes (c), Dorgu; Mbeumo, Amad; Sesko.
Substitutes: Lammens, Fredricson, Heaven, Yoro, Mainoo, Mount, Ugarte, Cunha, Zirkzee.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James (c), Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Estevao, Palmer, Neto; Joao Pedro
Substitutes: Jorgensen, Gusto, Tosin, Hato, Santos, Garnacho, George, Gittens, Guiu.
Raining in Manchester
16:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA quick weather update from Old Trafford!
Manchester, raining? Surely not.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 20, 2025
🤳 @Snapdragon x #ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/v2hpSQIa5r
Sesko starts
16:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBenjamin Sesko struggled on his full Premier League debut against Manchester City last week, but gets another chance to lead the line this evening.
Can the big-money summer signing break his duck today?
Chelsea dressing room
16:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at Old Trafford as the Chelsea dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.
Simon Collings at Old Trafford
16:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOur very own Simon Collings gives his thoughts on the Chelsea team news as Estevao starts!
🗣 "We've seen flashes of why he's so highly-regarded, why everyone in Brazil is so excited about him.
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) September 20, 2025
"It will be interesting to see where he plays in that three behind Joao Pedro."@sr_collings gives his thoughts on the Chelsea team news as Estevao starts!
LIVE:… pic.twitter.com/YbNuNSNct1
Chelsea changes
16:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEnzo Maresca has also made two changes.
Wesley Fofana gets a start in the heart of Chelsea's defence, with Tosin dropping out from the side which lost to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, Estevao Willian comes in for Malo Gusto which should see Reece James return to a full-back role.
Alejandro Garnacho is on the bench against his former club.
Manchester United changes
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuben Amorim has made changes!
Two from last week's Manchester derby defeat as Harry Maguire and Casemiro come in for Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte.
Another chance for summer signing Benjamin Sesko up front, while Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha are on the bench.
Chelsea team in full
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea XI: Sanchez; James (c), Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Estevao, Palmer, Neto; Joao Pedro
Substitutes: Jorgensen, Gusto, Tosin, Hato, Santos, Garnacho, George, Gittens, Guiu
Manchester United team in full
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United XI: Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes (c), Dorgu; Mbeumo, Amad; Sesko
Substitutes: Lammens, Fredricson, Heaven, Yoro, Mainoo, Mount, Ugarte, Cunha, Zirkzee.
CONFIRMED CHELSEA TEAM NEWS
16:17 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd in the blue corner...
Your XI 🆚 Man United!#CFC | #MUNCHE pic.twitter.com/rBHOJnTYuJ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 20, 2025
CONFIRMED MANCHESTER UNITED TEAM NEWS
16:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the hosts this evening...
Come on you Reds! ❤️🔥
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 20, 2025
Team news imminent
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTeam news from Old Trafford is on the way!
How much will Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca rotate? Find out shortly...
Last time at Old Trafford
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA Bruno Fernandes penalty was cancelled out by a fine strike from Moises Caicedo the last time these two teams met at Old Trafford.
In the dugout for Manchester United that day...Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The last time we faced Chelsea at Old Trafford ⏮️🧊
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 18, 2025
Ruben Amorim lifts lid on Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuben Amorim said Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe offered him support when the pair met to this week.
Ratcliffe visited United’s training ground to hold talks with Amorim and was expected to discuss the club’s dismal form.
Amorim is not thought to be in danger of the sack despite taking just four points from his first four Premier League matches and being dumped out of the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby Town.
The Portuguese is under intense pressure as United continue to struggle, but insisted it was simply a “normal meeting”.
Latest scores
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOne result and the half-time scores in the Premier League.
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Everton
Brighton 2-1 Tottenham
Burnley 1-1 Nottingham Forest
West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace
Wolves 1-3 Leeds
Predicted Chelsea XI
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea have Cole Palmer fit for the Premier League trip to Manchester United.
The England star has struggled with a groin injury all season so far and started for the first time since the opening day of the season against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Palmer was seen clutching his leg at the end of the 3-1 defeat in Bavaria, raising fresh concerns about his fitness before the visit to Old Trafford.
Predicted Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Garnacho, Palmer, Neto; Joao Pedro.
Predicted Manchester United XI
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAfter another unconvincing performance in goal from Altay Bayindir, it could be time for Senne Lammens to make his debut after moving from Royal Antwerp on Deadline Day.
Luke Shaw had a difficult time in the Manchester derby as he marked Erling Haaland, and could be dropped in favour of Harry Maguire, who has not started since facing Grimsby in the Carabao Cup.
There is a decision to make in midfield, too, as Kobbie Mainoo is in line to start after impressing off the bench against City.
Predicted Manchester United XI (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Maguire, De Ligt, Yoro; Dorgu, Fernandes, Mainoo, Mazraoui; Diallo, Mbeumo; Sesko
Garnacho set for Old Trafford return
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEnzo Maresca has confirmed that Alejandro Garnacho is ready to start for Chelsea against Manchester United.
Garnacho completed a £40million move to Stamford Bridge in late August and faces a quick reunion with his former club in the Premier League this weekend.
The 21-year-old came off the bench against both Brentford and Bayern Munich for his first Chelsea appearances and Maresca says there are no concerns about the reception he might receive on his return to Old Trafford on Saturday evening.
Today's settings
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePremier League football is back at Old Trafford!
Manchester United vs Chelsea latest match odds
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United to win: 6/4
Chelsea to win: 13/10
Draw: 21/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea are unbeaten against Man United in three games after taking four points off the Red Devils last season.
Though, you have to go all the way back to May 2013 for their last win at Old Trafford.
Manchester United wins: 83
Chelsea wins: 57
Draws: 57
Manchester United vs Chelsea prediction
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOn paper, all signs point towards a Chelsea victory. However, there are plenty of factors to consider. One being this will be the Blues’ third tough away game in a row and another is their poor record at Old Trafford.
Furthermore, these are the kind of games where Man Utd typically rise to the occasion and produce a performance to provide hope for supporters.
All things considered, we are predicting a share of the points which is a result that doesn’t suit either side.
Draw, 1-1.
Chelsea team news
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea will be without Levi Colwill, Liam Delap, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo for the trip to Old Trafford.
Cole Palmer could be restored to the No10 role despite impressing on the right-wing against Bayern, while Joao Pedro is expected to lead the line once again.
Manchester United team news: Duo return from injury
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Red Devils have Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount available again after they missed the Manchester derby through injury.
Diogo Dalot remains sidelined, as does Lisandro Martinez who is nearing a return following knee surgery earlier in the year.
How to watch
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 5pm BST.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Click here to read the full blog on The The Standard's website
