On Friday morning, though the Portuguese coach will not begin his reign until November’s international break. United will aim to build on the morale-boosting win over Leicester in the Carabao Cup in midweek, with the Red Devils languishing in 13th place in the Premier League table. Christian Eriksen remains a doubt after withdrawing from the squad against Leicester, though Noussair Mazraoui and Rasmus Hojlund could return after rests.
In contrast, Chelsea have enjoyed a rather more fruitful season under Enzo Maresca to date. The Blues will move above London rivals Arsenal if defeat is avoided at Old Trafford. Maresca made wholesale changes for the club’s cup exit at Newcastle on Wednesday and is expected to revert back to his preferred Premier League lineup as a deep squad is utilised.
Jadon Sancho is ineligible to feature against his parent club. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s spell as interim manager began in perfect fashion with a 5-2 thumping of Leicester in midweek. United have scored a dire eight goals in nine Premier League games this season but found their goalscoring groove under a man who plundered 150 for the club as a player.
Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes each scored braces, with Alejandro Garnacho also on target. There was also an improved performance from Manuel Ugarte in midfield and the Uruguayan should retain his place this weekend. 🗯️ “That’s what the fans want to see.
” Ruud lays out his plans for in his pre-match Q&A ⚡️⤵️ || — Manchester Un.
