Chelsea will host Manchester United in a crucial Premier League match on Friday night. The Blues aim to bolster their Champions League qualification hopes with a home victory.
Following a disappointing loss to Newcastle United, Chelsea faces pressure to rebound strongly. Currently fifth in the league table, they cannot afford to drop points in their pursuit of a top-four finish. Meanwhile, Manchester United sits 16th, winless in their last six league matches and likely to finish in the bottom half.
Ticket Purchase Options
Chelsea supporters can acquire tickets through the club`s official channels. Manchester United fans have similar options through their club`s website. Alternatively, third-party platforms may offer more convenient and potentially cheaper options for both sets of fans.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Chelsea will be without suspended players Myhailo Mudryk and Nicolas Jackson, while Wesley Fofana is out for the season. Christopher Nkunku and Jadon Sancho are sidelined with injuries.
Predicted Chelsea lineup: Sanchez; Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson.
Manchester United are missing Lisandro Martinez for the season, while Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, and Diogo Dalot are all injured.
Predicted Manchester United lineup: Onana; Maguire, Lindelöf, Evans; Dorgu, Mainoo, Ugarte, Amass; Fernandes, Mount; Højlund.
Head-to-Head Record
In 76 previous encounters, Chelsea have 24 wins to Manchester United`s 22, with 30 draws. Recent history shows three draws in their last six meetings, with Chelsea claiming just one victory during that period.