Chelsea vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League tonight aiming to take another step closer to the Champions League.

Enzo Maresca’s side lost at Newcastle at last weekend, but Nottingham Forest’s failure to win against Leicester ensures the Blues’ fate remains in their own hands.

Fifth in the table as things stand, wins in their final two fixtures will seal a Champions League return for Chelsea, barring an unlikely swing in goal difference involving Aston Villa.

However, the tightness of the race means there is no room for error. There are just four points between Newcastle in third and seventh-placed Forest, heading into the penultimate round of games.

Manchester United arrive in West London in torrid league form. The Red Devils are winless in seven and have not beaten a side outside the relegation places since January. Ruben Amorim will hope his team can find momentum ahead of next week’s Europa League final.

Chelsea vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup and team news

Chelsea team news

The home side will be without Nicolas Jackson, who will not play again in the Premier League this season. Jackson was sent off after catching Sven Botman with an elbow during the defeat at Newcastle on Sunday.

His absence leaves Chelsea light in the final third, with alternatives Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu also ruled out. Pedro Neto could start at centre-forward.

Elsewhere, Chelsea remain without Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman and Mykhailo Mudryk due to injury and suspension.

Chelsea predicted lineup

Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, George; Neto.

When is Chelsea vs Manchester United?

Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League on Friday 16th May 2025. Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is 20:15 BST.

What TV channel is Chelsea vs Manchester United on?

Chelsea vs Manchester United will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Go UK and NOW UK.

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