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Chelsea<\/a> and Manchester United<\/a> meet in the Premier League<\/a> at Stamford Bridge on Saturday at 12:30pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both clubs are in need of a win after some rough results over the last few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Chelsea, a home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> left supporters frustrated last Saturday afternoon. The Blues have a fine record against their London rivals. This represented only their second ever Premier League defeat to the Lilywhites at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That was followed up with a disappointing EFL Cup exit on penalties at the hands of Liverpool<\/a> on Wednesday. Xabi Alonso<\/a>‘s men could still haul themselves back into the top four with a win here however. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Michael Carrick<\/a>, pressure is beginning to mount at Manchester United. The Red Devils have now gone eight games without a win in all competitions after the 0-3 home loss to Bournemouth last Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United are sitting 16th in the table and if they lose this game, they could end the weekend in the relegation zone if results elsewhere go against them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chelsea vs Man Utd team news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea can welcome Cole Palmer<\/a> back into the fold for Saturday’s match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mercurial attacking midfielder missed out on the trip to Anfield through suspension after being shown a red card in the home defeat to Tottenham last time out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joao Pedro will miss the next few matches for the Blues with a thigh injury. Morgan Rogers<\/a> could be expected to fill in as a makeshift striker in his place again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moises Caicedo and Malo Gusto<\/a> were both withdrawn at Anfield with knocks. Both however, should be fit to feature this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile longer-term misses Jorrel Hato<\/a>, Jamie Gittens<\/a> and Pep Chavarria are all inching closer to fitness. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez is still some weeks away, while Maxence Lacroix<\/a> will also miss the next few games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Man Utd team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Michael Carrick is expected to bring Bruno Fernandes back into the fold after the two held ‘clear the air’ talks in midweek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United skipper was left on the bench during the defeat to Bournemouth but is expected to return to the starting XI here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United boss still has issues at left-back though with both Luke Shaw<\/a> and Patrick Dorgu<\/a> sidelines. There’s more positive news in midfield though with Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> back in training after some injury issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marcus Rashford<\/a> is inching closer to fitness but will likely not be fit in time for this trip. Benjamin Sesko picked up a shin injury this week and will be missing until 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea vs Man Utd predicted lineups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): <\/strong>Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill; Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Hato; Palmer, Estevao; Rogers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man Utd (4-2-3-1): <\/strong>Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Andrey Santos<\/a>, Baleba; Diallo, Tielemans, Fernandes; Mbuemo<\/p>\n\n\n

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