Chelsea vs. Manchester United: EPL Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

On Friday night, Chelsea will host domestic underachievers Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. The game aims to secure Chelsea a key Champions League position.

The Blues' chances of playing in the highest division of European football suffered in their last match against Newcastle United, while Manchester United's home loss to West Ham United was depressing.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

After finishing sixth last season and securing Conference League football, Chelsea is now pushing for a Champions League return. However, a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle last weekend dented their top-five hopes. Enzo Maresca's side now clings to fifth, level on points with Aston Villa.

They'll look to bounce back on Friday against Fulham at Stamford Bridge — where Chelsea have lost just twice in the league this season and remain unbeaten against Manchester United at home since 2021.

Meanwhile, Manchester United's woes deepened after a 2-0 home loss to West Ham, stretching their winless league run to seven. Now 16th with 39 points, they risk recording their worst-ever Premier League finish. Their last away win was in March, and with tough fixtures against Chelsea and Villa and a Europa League final ahead, a difficult end to the season looms.

Chelsea vs. Manchester United Team News

Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea's remaining Premier League games after his red card at St. James' Park. With Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu injured, José Maresca is without a natural striker.

Omari Kellyman and Wesley Fofana are also out for the season, while Jadon Sancho is ineligible to face his parent club at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United remain without Joshua Zirkzee, Lisandro Martinez, and Diogo Dalot and could also lose Leny Yoro after the defender suffered a foot injury against West Ham.

Our Predictions

Chelsea to win & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60 on Sky247.ng

Chelsea, who are vying for a Champions League berth, will be confident in their ability to crush Man United, which is focused on the Europa League, on Friday night.

With essential players expected to sit out next week's crucial match at San Mames, United's winless streak in the Premier League will likely stretch to eight games.

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