Manchester United head to Chelsea hoping to build on an impressive showing in their 2-0 win over Tottenham in midweek.
The Red Devils put in one of their best performances of the Erik ten Hag era so far as they brushed aside Spurs and are now looking to make it six games unbeaten in all competitions.
Graham Potter remains undefeated since he took charge of the Blues, who are currently on a seven-match unbeaten streak of their own, but they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw against Brentford on Wednesday.
The match sets the scene for a mouth-watering tactical clash between new managers Erik ten Hag and Graham Potter.
The recruitment of both men by their respective clubs signals a move away from big-name managerial signings, and their calming touchline presence suggests a departure from the heated rivalries that reached its height during the reigns of Antonio Conte and José Mourinho.
Wednesday’s win makes it five games undefeated for Ten Hag since the 6-3 derby defeat to Manchester City. Manchester United will also have been buoyed by a disciplined 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.
They are currently fifth in the Premier League, just one point behind Chelsea who are in fourth.
Chelsea remain undefeated since Potter arrived in September and head into today’s fixture with five clean sheets in all competitions.
Chelsea vs. Manchester United lineups
Chelsea lineup (3-4-2-1): Kepa (GK) — Chalobah, Silva, Cucurella — Azpilicueta, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Chilwell — Mount, Sterling —Aubameyang
Subs: Mendy, Kovacic, Pulisic, Broja, Zakaria, Ziyech, Gallagher, Havertz, Chukwuemeka
Manchester United lineup (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw — Casemiro, Fred — Antony, Fernandes, Sancho — Rashford
Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Malacia, Fred, Pellistri, Elanga, McTominay, Garnacho, Iqbal
Ronaldo not in squad
Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, will not be in United’s match-day squad after the forward stormed down the tunnel and left the stadium before the final whistle against Tottenham on Wednesday.
The Manchester United manager has since labelled his behaviour “unacceptable”. The forward, who scored 24 goals in all competitions last season for United, has only made two Premier League starts this season.
Manchester United
Anthony Martial will miss the game due to a back injury, so Marcus Rashford will likely start up front with Jadon Sancho, Antony and Bruno Fernandes in attacking midfield. Christian Eriksen will be benched.
In defensive midfield, Ten Hag will look to Casemiro, who has brought stability to the team since signing from Real Madrid and Fred.
A back four will likely include Diogo Dalot, Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw, with David de Gea in goal.
Where can I watch Chelsea vs Manchester United in the US and UK?
In the US, the following channels and online streaming services will be showing Chelsea vs Manchester United:
US: In the United States, the game will be broadcast on Peacock, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, NBC, Telemundo Deportes en Vivo and Sirius XM FC.
UK: In the UK, the match will be shown on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD and Sky GO Extra.