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An exciting clash will take place between Manchester United and Chelsea on Sunday.
Today, we will focus on the Manchester United vs Chelsea match deeply, including the probable playing11, injury updates, some tactical analysis, and players to watch out for.
Without wasting any time, let’s get started with our preview.
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Match Overview
This clash is between the Big 6 of the Premier League.
Manchester United are going to take on Chelsea FC at their home ground.
This match is going to take place on 3rd November 2024 at 10:00 P.M. IST at Old Trafford, Manchester, England which is home to Manchester United.
Recent Form
Manchester United has been struggling a lot for the past 2-3 years continuously.
Recently they sacked their manager Eric Ten Hag and replaced him with Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United only won 2 matches in their last 5 matches out of which one match was a cup match.
Manchester United lost to West Ham United by a 2-1 scoreline and played a draw against Aston Villa which was frustrating for the fans.
Thus Manchester United has been struggling recently and the same goes for Chelsea as well.
They have won just 2 matches out of their last 5 matches.
Chelsea is playing a solid football association compared to Manchester United though their recent form is the same.
Manchester United have lost to low-quality teams but Chelsea have lost to quality teams like Liverpool and Newcastle United.
Thus both teams share the same type of form.
Head to Head
Both teams have played 20 Head to Head and Manchester United is dominating that.
Out of 20, Manchester United registered wins in 8 matches while Chelsea only won 5 matches, and 7 matches finished a draw.
Recently in head to head also, Manchester United has done well against Chelsea.
Probable Playing11
Here is the probable playing11 of both the teams.
Manchester United
Chelsea
Injury Updates
There are some injury concerns in both teams, out of which major setbacks are for Chelsea.
Harry Maguire, K Mainoo, and L Yoro are out for this match because of injuries but this will not hurt Manchester United much.
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Jadon Sancho and O Kellyman are out for Chelsea because of injuries which is a setback for Chelsea and J Sancho is their regular starter.
Players to Watch out
1. B Fernandes – If Manchester United has to perform in this match, then Bruno Fernandes is a key player for that.
He will take the set pieces, corners, etc. which makes him a very important player, and will play full-time as well.
His recent performance has been impressive as well and hopefully will shine in this match as well.
2. C Palmer – C Palmer is a player for Chelsea which Bruno is for Manchester United.
He will take the set pieces, penalty, etc, and will play full-time as well.
He is the highest goal scorer and highest assist maker of the team which makes him the best player of the team till now.
3. A Garnacho – Garnacho is a player to look out for in this match as Chelsea has been a little bit shaky in their defense recently.
Garnacho is a skillful player and at their home ground, he can shine as he will be up against M Cucurella who recently didn’t play many matches.
Manchester United vs Chelsea Prediction
Despite of Head to head-to-head domination and the same Recent Form, I will back Chelsea for this match.
Chelsea have been playing well attackingly and Manchester United is struggling defensively a lot.
This gives an advantage to Chelsea.
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The strikers and mid-fielders of Chelsea are performing well compared to Manchester United.
Rashford and Zirkzee are out of form which is a disadvantage for Manchester United, on the other hand, Jackson and Palmer are performing consistently.