We take a look at how Manchester United could play against Chelsea at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday as they look to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Will Ten Hag drop Rashford?
Marcus Rashford has received plenty of criticism after his performance in the 1-0 loss against Newcastle, where United were outplayed and outfought against Eddie Howe’s side.
Rashford was substituted in what was another disappointing display for the forward this season, in what has been a dramatic dip after a brilliant 2022-23 season.
United boss Erik ten Hag could start Rashford on the bench at Old Trafford today, with the lively Alejandro Garnacho starting in Rashford’s preferred role on the left side of the forward line.
Mainoo in midfield
In what has been a relatively poor season to date for United, Kobbie Mainoo has been one of the positive stories to come out of Old Trafford and is likely to start in midfield in what could be an intriguing battle on the night with Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández.
Possible Man United XI vs Chelsea
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Amrabat, Mainoo; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.
Prediction
It’s 7th against 10th at Old Trafford, and with both sides showing inconsistency this season, it is a difficult one to predict.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea