Manchester United will face Chelsea in a key match during the fifth round of the English Premier League. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, at 18:30 CET. Here’s a quick look at the matchup.
Manchester United vs Chelsea: Match Preview
Manchester United completed their preseason under manager Amorim and made several signings to support his plans. However, their start to the season has been disappointing. They lost 0-1 to Arsenal and drew 1-1 with Fulham. Additionally, they were eliminated from the EFL Cup by a fourth-division team. United secured their first win in the third round, narrowly defeating Burnley 3-2. Following the international break, they faced Manchester City and lost 0-3. As a result, they have only four points and are currently 14th in the standings.
Chelsea have had a somewhat steadier start but have also faced setbacks. They began with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace, followed by two wins: a significant 5-1 victory over West Ham and a solid 2-0 win against Fulham. In their last match, Chelsea drew 2-2 with Brentford, conceding a late goal in stoppage time. Additionally, they lost 1-3 to Bayern Munich in their first UEFA Champions League game. They are looking to improve their form against United.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- Chelsea have not won in their last two matches, while Manchester United have only one victory in their last five games.
- United have not maintained a clean sheet in nine consecutive matches.
- Chelsea have scored at least once in their last four games.
- Chelsea won their last match against Manchester United 1-0.
Probable Lineups
- Manchester United: Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Amad; Sesko
- Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Prediction
Both teams are coming off defeats and will be eager to turn things around. Expect a competitive match, but considering the recent performances of both sides, Chelsea might manage to avoid defeat.