A struggling Manchester United welcome an unbeaten Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday in gameweek five of the 2025/26 Premier League.
The Red Devils continued with another dismal performance on their trip to the Etihad Stadium last weekend, losing 3-0 to Pep Guardiola's City. They currently sit 14th in the PL table, with Ruben Amorim's future under increasing scrutiny after managing just eight wins in 31 games as United manager.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea sit fifth in the Premier League with eight points, four behind leaders Liverpool and are coming into this clash after a 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Their PL campaign so far includes draws against Brentford and Crystal Palace, along with wins over Fulham and West Ham.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man United vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.K.:
TV channel: Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD
Live stream: Now, Sky Go, Sky Go Extra
This game is available for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, and Sky Ultra HD. Streaming options are available on Now, Sky Go, and Sky Go Extra.
What time does Man United vs. Chelsea kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Old Trafford in Manchester, England and kicks off on Saturday, September 20 at 05:30 p.m. local time (BST).
Man United vs. Chelsea lineups, team news
United go into this big fixture with a number of notable absentees, as Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount and Mathues Cunha are all ruled out of this game through injury.
New signing Senne Lammens could make his Premier League debut in goal for the club. Matthijs de Ligt is expected to lead the backline, which should also consist of Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw, although the latter had a poor game last time out against Man City.
In midfield, it will be interesting to see if Ruben Amorim bites the bullet and gives Kobbie Mainoo a start following an impressive cameo against City. The youngster can be expected to be partnered with Casemiro in the middle of the park, while Amad Diallo and Patrick Dorgu continue as the wing-backs.
United's front three should consist of Bryan Mbuemo, Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko.
Man United predicted starting XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Lammens (GK) — Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw — Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dorgu — Mbeumo, Fernandes — Sesko
Injured: Dalot (muscle injury), Martinez (ACL), Mount (knock), Cunha (hamstring)
Suspended: None
Chelsea have also been dealt their fair share of injuries as they will be without the services of Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia.
Having faced Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca would ideally like to rest a few players who played in that game, but it seems unlikely that it will happen.
All eyes will be on Chelsea's talisman, Cole Palmer, who was feeling his groin towards the end of the Champions League encounter, but Maresca has confirmed that he should be fine to feature on Saturday.
The creative burden up front will rest on Palmer and likely Pedro Neto and Estevao Willian, with Joao Pedro featuring as the striker. Former United winger Alejandro Garnacho is expected to start on the bench.
Chelsea predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Estevao, Palmer, Neto — Joao Pedro
Injured: Colwill (ACL), Delap (hamstring injury), Essugo (thigh injury), Badiashile, Lavia (fitness, doubt)
Suspended: Mudryk (doping violation)
Premier League fixture schedule this week
(All times BST)
Saturday, September 20
- Liverpool vs. Everton (12:30 p.m.)
- Brighton vs. Tottenham (3 p.m.)
- Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest (3 p.m.)
- West Ham vs. Crystal Palace (3 p.m.)
- Wolves vs. Leeds (3 p.m.)
- Man United vs. Chelsea (5:30 p.m.)
- Fulham vs. Brentford (8:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 21
- Bournemouth vs. Newcastle (2 p.m.)
- Sunderland vs. Aston Villa (2 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Man City (4:30 p.m.)
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