Overview
- Manchester United’s official lineup features a back three of Maguire, De Ligt and Shaw with Mazraoui and Dorgu as wing-backs, Amad and Mbeumo supporting Sesko, who makes his first home Premier League start.
- Maguire replaces Yoro in defense, while Casemiro returns to partner captain Bruno Fernandes in midfield as Ugarte drops to the bench.
- Bayindir keeps his place in goal, with new signing Semme Lammens named among the substitutes.
- Fit-again Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount are listed on the bench, with Amorim stressing careful management of their minutes to avoid setbacks.
- Chelsea’s starting XI is Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Estevao, Palmer, Neto; Joao Pedro, as published in match coverage; separate reports of short-term pressure on Amorim are media claims, not club statements.