Manchester United host Chelsea in their Premier League opener at Old Trafford on Sunday, in a battle of the two most successful sides of the Premier League-era.
Man Utd vs Chelsea
Kick off: August 11, 2019, 4:30 pm (CET)
Probable line-ups:
Missing players:
Man Utd: Eric Bailly (injured), Alexis Sánchez (unfit), Paul Pogba (doubtful)
Chelsea: Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Callum Hudson-Odoi (injured); Antonio Rüdiger, Willian (doubtful)
Team news:
Man Utd:
Harry Maguire only signed for Manchester United at the start of the week but will make his full debut for the club on Sunday, Eric Bailly is a long-term absentee with a back injury, while Alexis Sanchez won't be considered for the rest of the month following his late return from the 2019 Copa America.
Paul Pogba missed United's final pre-season game with a back problem but it would be a surprise if he didn't start here.
Chelsea:
Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Antonio Rüdiger, and Callum Hudson-Odoi are all expected to miss out for Chelsea.
N'Golo Kante managed to take part in Chelsea's final pre-season game to hand Frank Lampard with a huge boost ahead of his first competitive game in charge of Chelsea.
Christian Pulisic will make his Chelsea debut against Manchester United, the club whom he supported growing up.
Focus:
Manchester United have won just two of their last 13 Premier League meetings with Chelsea (W2 D6 L5) but are unbeaten in six home games against them in the competition (W2 D4 L0).
Odds:
According to Oddschecker, United are a 6/5 favorite (+120 in moneyline terms), while the draw is at 12/5 and Chelsea are at 13/5.
Prediction:
Man Utd 1-0 Chelsea