Overview

• Kick-off is 5:30 p.m. BST at Old Trafford with live coverage on Sky Sports.
• United enter in poor form at 14th after three losses in five league matches and a Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town.
• Midfield balance is under review, with Kobbie Mainoo pushing for minutes over the out-of-rhythm Manuel Ugarte and Benjamin Sesko still chasing a first goal for the club.
• Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount are confirmed fit to face Chelsea, while Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez remain sidelined.
• Previews project a United 3-4-2-1 that could hand goalkeeper Senne Lammens a debut, while Chelsea are tipped to line up 4-2-3-1 around Cole Palmer as Maresca’s side draw praise for stronger defensive shape and possession control.