Man Utd vs Chelsea: Predicted lineups today and confirmed team news

Garnacho returns to Old Trafford for the first time since his summer move (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United will have Matheus Cunha available again when they take on Chelsea at Old Trafford this evening.

United were without Cunha, Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot for last Sunday’s dismal derby defeat to Manchester City.

While Dalot is still unavailable as a result of the injury picked up during the international break, Cunha and Mount have returned to training and are available for the visit of the Blues.

Even with those absences against City, there was still no room in the starting XI for Kobbie Mainoo with Ruben Amorim persevering with Bruno Fernandes in central midfield.

Calls for the manager to tweak his 3-4-3 formation have grown even louder this week but the Portuguese coach remains adamant he will not deviate from his vision.

Benjamin Sesko started his first league game for his new club last Sunday and will hope a full debut at home will be the stage for a maiden goal.

After defeat to City, United have taken just four points from their opening four games – their worst start to a Premier League season in 33 years.

Cunha back in training (Picture: Getty)

Even amid last season’s turmoil, Amorim’s side stepped up and delivered against the sides they would have once considered Premier League title rivals.

With defeats to Arsenal and City already on the board this season, another letdown against Enzo Maresca’s side today will be hugely damaging.

Chelsea had a huge midweek trip to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, beaten 3-1 on the road on their return to Europe’s biggest stage.

Cole Palmer made his return from a groin injury off the bench against Brentford last week, making an immediate impact. He was on the score sheet again in Bavaria but there was concern at full-time when he was seen grimacing as he clutched his groin.

(Picture: Squawka)

The Blues will be more wary than ever over his fitness but Enzo Maresca’s eased any fears over a fresh problem when he spoke to the media on Friday.

Garnacho made his Blues debut against Brentford Getty Images)

Estevao Willian missed the Brentford game after falling ill while on international duty with Brazil. The youngster was back in the squad midweek, coming off the bench in Germany.

Alejandro Garnacho meanwhile will be desperate to start back on his old stomping ground having been booted out of the club by Amorim.

While he had no pre-season, the Argentina international looked sharp after coming off the bench against Brentford and a busy week present the chance to force his way into the starting XI.

Chelsea are without Liam Delap and Dario Essugo through respective hamstring and thigh injuries with Levi Colwill likely to miss the rest of the season as a result of an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile have returned to training and will be hopeful of being involved sooner rather than later after their layoffs.  

Man Utd XI to face Chelsea – Metro prediction

If deemed fit enough, Cunha will be expected to come back in and resume his partnership with Bryan Mbeumo.

Amorim did prefer Mount over Sesko in that front three but with the Slovenia international growing in match fitness, he will be expected to keep his place.

Chelsea XI to face Man Utd – Metro prediction

The urge to throw a hungry and determined Garnacho into the side will be a big one and it could pay off massively for Maresca in Manchester.

Man Utd vs Chelsea TV channel and kick-off time

Man Utd vs Chelsea takes place on Saturday 20 September with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm.

You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.

You can also follow all the action with Metro’s LIVE blog.

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