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Chelsea will take on Manchester United on Saturday, 31 October, in a huge Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
After surviving the sack this week, Michael Carrick desperately needs a result in West London, but it will not be an easy task against a wounded Chelsea side, who followed up their defeat to Tottenham last weekend with a penalty shootout loss in the Carabao Cup.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Chelsea vs Man Utd key stats
- Man Utd haven't won any of their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Chelsea have won four of their six home matches in all competitions this season.
- Both teams have scored in three of Man Utd's last four Premier League matches.
Chelsea vs Man Utd preview: A massive game for both managers
Chelsea vs Man Utd — Tale of the Tape
| Chelsea | vs | Man Utd |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 16th |
| 13 | Points | 7 |
| 17 | Goals For | 10 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 13 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 5th | Home / Away Rank | 16th |
While there is no suggestion that Xabi Alonso's job is under threat at Chelsea, eyebrows will be raised if his Chelsea team fail to beat Man Utd at home on Saturday.
The Blues have had a solid, if not spectacular, start to the season, but this week has been damaging. Losing at home to Tottenham was a hammer blow, while being knocked out of the Carabao Cup means they now only have the FA Cup to play for in terms of silverware.
Chelsea fans could be forgiven for expecting slightly more, given the Blues are not in Europe this season, but the season is still young, and they should improve as they get more accustomed to Alonso's demands.
For the match against Man Utd, Alonso will welcome Cole Palmer back into the starting XI after the former Man City man missed the Liverpool clash due to suspension.
On the flip side of the coin, Maxence Lacroix, Reece James, Joao Pedro, Emiliano Martinez and Jamie Gittens are all out injured.
As for Man Utd, they need to find a way to stop the rot this weekend, otherwise another week of speculation around Carrick's future awaits.
After losing 4-1 to Como and 3-0 to Bournemouth over the last 10 days, many people expected the Red Devils to line up this weekend with a new manager, but Carrick has been given a stay of execution.
An interesting subplot ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend is the availability of Bruno Fernandes. The United captain reportedly held clear-the-air talks with Carrick this week, but it remains to be seen whether he will return to the starting XI.
Kobbie Mainoo is also in line for a recall after returning to training, but Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko are all still injured.
Chelsea vs Man Utd form guide & betting tips
| Chelsea | vs | Man Utd |
|---|---|---|
LWWLL |
Form | DLDLL |
| 7 | Points | 3 |
| 9th | Form Table | 19th |
| 9 | Goals For | 3 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 7 |
WWL |
Form (Premier League) | DDL |
Whispers predicts: Chelsea 2-1 Man Utd
Man Utd are yet to win an away Premier League match this season. Chelsea to win has been best priced at 5/6.
Both teams have scored in eight of the last 10 meetings between Chelsea and Man Utd. BTTS has been priced at 8/13.
Morgan Rogers has scored six goals for club and country since signing for Chelsea. Rogers to score anytime has been priced at 2/1.
> Rangers to win at 5/6 (1.82) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable
> Morgan Rogers to score anytime at 2/1 (3.00) | Likelihood: Possible