All eyes return to the English Premier League this weekend with a number of thrilling encounters set to take place, with one of the standout fixtures undoubtedly being when Manchester United host Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.
This will be Man United’s first league outing since the sacking of Erik ten Hag at the beginning of the week, and they may be boosted by their 5-2 thrashing of Leicester City in the EFL Cup.
Chelsea, on the other hand, fell to a disappointing defeat against Newcastle United in their EFL Cup fourth round tie despite dominating the game, meaning they will be looking to bounce back here.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Sunday 3 November, 17:30
Old Trafford
After a shocking start to the 2024/25 season, in which Man United sit 14th in the Premier League table with just 11 points from nine games, with three wins, two draws and four losses, while managing just four wins in their opening 14 matches across all competitions, Ten Hag was ultimately sacked from his role.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has briefly taken charge on an interim basis, and he got off to the dream start as the Red Devils hammered Leicester City 5-2 in their EFL Cup fourth-round tie during the week.
Ruben Amorim is set to join Man United on 11 November. This could lead the players to putting in that extra 10% effort as they fight to prove themselves to a new manager, something that could help them in this game.
As for Chelsea, they have enjoyed a superb start to life under Enzo Maresca, sitting fifth in the Premier League standings with 17 points from nine outings, with five wins, two draws and two defeats, while winning nine of their 15 matches across all competitions.
They will be extremely disappointed to have crashed out of the EFL Cup during the week as they lost 2-0 to Newcastle United, with the goals coming in the 23rd and 26th minute. That could boost Chelsea, however, as they aim to right their wrongs from a wasteful display in front of goal, and Man United’s awful defensive record this year could certainly give them the perfect opportunity to.
Manchester United Predicted XI: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Evans, Martinez; Casemiro, Ugarte; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Chelsea Predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Bet9ja Tips
While Man United may be experiencing the infamous ‘new manager bounce’ following the dismissal of Ten Hag, they are still extremely out of form heading into this game and have looked defensively frail in nearly every game they have played this campaign.
That could play into Chelsea’s hands, with the Blues looking strong in attack thus far, and with Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson on form at this stage of the season, we believe Chelsea will win here, with Palmer getting on the scoresheet again.
Bet9ja Odds (at time of writing): Manchester United win: 2.58, Draw: 3.70, Chelsea win: 2.58
Booking Codes:
Chelsea by 1 goal – 5SSKJV: Book Here
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4 Comments
by Uzairu Dantani
I want Chelsea to win this match
by Aloysius ejere
This is a must win game for Chelsea.
by Uzairu Dantani
I wish Chelsea goodluck
by OGUNTOYE KAZEEM IDOWU
Chelsea all the way with both team score