- Premier League: Matchweek 9
- Venue: Stamford Bridge
- Date: Saturday, October 20 2018
- Kick-off time: 15:30 PM
Chelsea are seeking to extend their unbeaten start, while Manchester United are bidding to build momentum after their comeback against Newcastle United.
José Mourinho has yet to see his Manchester United team even score at Stamford Bridge, with this a distinctly awkward reunion with his former club. The riotous comeback against Newcastle may have sustained hope through the international break but it is unlikely to have healed all of United’s ills.
TEAM:
Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu (knee) is sidelined, while there are also doubts over Ross Barkley and Callum Hudson-Odoi, who have picked up knocks.
Defender Antonio Rudiger (groin) and midfielder Mateo Kovacic have recovered from their knocks and are available for selection.
Manchester United were given big injury boost ahead of the game against Chelsea with the return of Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic included in the travelling party.
FACTS:
Chelsea are looking to remain unbeaten throughout their first nine matches of a Premier League season for the third time, having also done so in their title-winning campaigns of 2005/06 and 2014/15.
Eden Hazard is the PL’s top scorer with seven strikes and he has also contributed three assists, making him the first player to record 10 goal involvements this season. Meanwhile, no player has provided more assists than Olivier Giroud, with four.
Manchester United have the chance to secure their first victory at Stamford Bridge in all competitions since Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of the 2012/13 season (P6 W0 D1 L5).
The Blues are one of only two sides against whom United have lost more matches in the Premier League than they have won, suffering 18 defeats. The other side is Brighton & Hove Albion.
POSSIBLE LINE-UP:
- Referee: Mike Dean
- Assistants: Ian Hussin, Darren Cann
- Fourth official: Craig Pawson
Betting and match odds
Chelsea are priced at odds of winning 1.72 according to
VBet, while a draw is available at 3.92. A win for Manchester United are priced at 4.83.
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