Chelsea vs Manchester United | 2022/23 PL

Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge facing Chelsea this weekend as the Red Devils look to break into the top-four before the World Cup break. Having delivered an excellent performance against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, Erik Ten Hag’s side will be looking to gain consistency on the pitch over the coming weeks.

Unbeaten in five games across all competitions heading into the fixture, the Red Devils will be looking to maintain their winning momentum moving forward. Although expected to face a challenging opponent in Chelsea on Saturday, Manchester United are likely to employ a positive approach on the pitch, with the Dutch manager hoping to witness an improvement on the team’s encouraging display against Spurs earlier this week.

Having been left out of the travelling squad for Chelsea owing to a misdemeanour against Spurs, Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to feature for Manchester United anytime soon. Meanwhile, the availability of Harry Maguire, Donny Van De Beek, Anthony Martial, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Brandon Williams remains uncertain ahead of the fixture, although Ten Hag remains unlikely to make changes to the starting line-up that secured a positive result against Spurs.

Probable Manchester United Starting Line-Up Against Chelsea

Goalkeeper

David De Gea (GK): Having delivered a series of promising performances, De Gea will be keen on continuing his good form before the World Cup break. Expected to feature in a majority of games moving forward, the Spaniard will be keen on remaining consistent on the pitch.

Defenders

Diogo Dalot (RB): Amongst the first names on the team sheet, Dalot will be keen on delivering a notable performance against Chelsea. Expected to have a challenging match-up, the full-back will be looking to perform to the best of his abilities this weekend.

Raphael Varane (RCB): Excellent on his application, Varane will be looking to continue delivering consistent displays over the coming weeks. With the team having been solid in defence this season, the Frenchman is likely to play a key role in the team’s prospects at the weekend.

Lisandro Martinez (LCB): Undeniably, United’s most consistent player this season, Martinez will be keen on continuing his excellent run of form over the coming weeks. With the team having been formidable in defence following his introduction, the centre-back will be looking to remain a vital cog in the manager’s plans over the coming weeks.

Luke Shaw (LB): Having grown in confidence over recent weeks, Shaw will be keen on cementing his place in the starting line-up moving forward. Yet to deliver consistent performances, the left-back will be looking to make a positive impact over the coming weeks.

Midfielders

Casemiro (CDM): An imposing figure in midfield, Casemiro will be keen on continuing his notable form moving forward. With the team having strengthened in defence following his introduction, the midfielder is likely to remain amongst the first names on the team sheet until the World Cup break.

Fred (CM): An excellent display saw Fred deliver an impactful performance against Spurs. Likely to retain his place in the starting line-up facing Chelsea, the Brazilian international will be keen on making the best of his opportunities moving forward.

Attackers

Antony (RW): Encouraging in his performances, Antony will be keen on continuing to improve his displays over the coming weeks. Providing a unique dynamic to the team’s attack, the Brazilian winger will be keen on remaining consistent on the pitch moving forward.

Bruno Fernandes (CAM): A promising display saw Fernandes deliver an impactful performance against Spurs. Unlikely to be displaced from the starting line-up, the Portuguese international will be looking to perform to the best of his abilities over the coming weeks.

Jadon Sancho (LW): Expected to retain his spot against Chelsea, Sancho will be keen on delivering a notable performance at the weekend. Having struggled for consistency this season, the winger will be looking to make the best of his opportunities moving forward.

Marcus Rashford (ST): Although having struggled to convert his goal-scoring opportunities in recent outings, the Manchester United academy graduate will be keen on finding the back of the net against Chelsea. Expected to grow in confidence, the forward will be hoping to improve his tally of goal contributions over the coming fixtures.