Manchester United want to bounce back from the defeat to Newcastle against Chelsea
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Manchester United host Chelsea on Wednesday night looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after a stumble at St. James’ Park. Erik ten Hag’s men lost 1-0 to Newcastle on Sunday as Anthony Gordon’s second half strike took the Magpies ahead of United in the table.
That defeat continued the Red Devils’ recent trends of losing away from home and in big games but they’re at home for the visit of Mauricio Pochettino’s struggling Blues which should provide some stability. A victory would also quiet some of the displeasure being voiced about United’s rag-tag season.
Chelsea, meanwhile, overcame a Conor Gallagher red card to earn themselves a 3-2 victory over Brighton at the weekend, a result which Pochettino believes ‘showed the character’ of his team.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash at Old Trafford and get the latest odds and tips here.
When is Manchester United vs Chelsea?
Manchester United vs Chelsea is due to kick off at 8.15pm GMT on Wednesday 6 December at Old Trafford.
How can I watch it?
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Team news
Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo and Mason Mount all have injuries and are unliekly to feature though they are recovering well. Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia and Casemiro are definitely still sidelined for Manchester United.
Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher is banned after being shown a second yellow card in the 3-2 victory over Brighton. Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah and Carney Chukwuemeka are injured but Reece James and Marc Cucurella are back from their suspensions.
Malo Gusto, Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku could all be available as well.
Predicted line-ups
Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Amrabat, McTominay; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Disasi, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Colwill; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Maatsen, Sterling; Jackson
Odds
Man Utd win 13/8
Draw 15/4
Chelsea win 5/4
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Prediction
It is a good time for the teams to meet as both are struggling for consistency and form meaning there will be chances created at either end. Manchester United’s forward line aren’t firing but they tend to draw inspiration from the Old Trafford crowd and should score against the Blues. Chelsea will be hoping the experience of Raheem Sterling comes into play and if he can link up the rest of the forward line they should get a few good shots in at Andre Onana.
Manchester United 2-2 Chelsea.
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