Sunday’s upcoming game at Manchester United provides a bit of a test for Chelsea FC. They will look to sustain the good form that they have started the season with against a side that might be feeling the good vibes of the “new manager bounce.” Is that a real thing?ย
Will it fuel the home crowd at the Theatre of Dreams? Enough to help them defeat side that is a up in them in the standings by a full page.
Chelsea FC at Manchester United FYIs
Kickoff: Sunday November 3, 4:30 BST, Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
Starting XI Predictions:ย ย Chelsea FCย ย Manchester United
Team News:ย ย Chelsea FCย ย ย Manchester United
Premier League Standing:ย ย Chelsea FC 5th,ย 17 ptsย ย ย Manchester United 14th, 11 pts
Google Result Probability:ย ย United 37%ย ย ย Draw 26ย ย Chelsea 37%
Chelsea have plenty of motivation here too, having just been bounced by Newcastle United, from the League Cup, in midweek. The Blues also have the advantage of being a much more fit squad. Omari Kellyman is their injury concern right now, and that’s not really a whole lot to worry about.
Predicted Chelsea FC Starting XI at Manchester United
Robert Sanchez; Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto; Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto; Nicolas Jackson
Prediction: Chelsea FC 2, Manchester United 1
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