After a dull 0-0 draw at Anfield, Manchester United was back to winning ways after picking up all three points from their Europa League clash against Fenerbahce recently. They are back in action this weekend as they face a trip to the Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Mourinho will know the ins and outs of the Blues and will hope to get the better of Antonio Conte in their first ever meeting in the Premier League. Here is the predicted lineup that Manchester United might field for this game against Chelsea:
Team News:
Phil Jones is joined by James Wilson on the long term injury list for Manchester United ahead of this game. Morgan Schneiderlin and is doubtful for this game after he picked up a niggle after the Liverpool game while Chris Smalling also picked up a knock in the Europa League and will be assessed before kick-off at the Bridge.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
David de Gea:
The savior for the side at Anfield, De Gea, is the most important player for United for some time now and will keep his place in the side.
Antonio Valencia:
An impressive performance against Liverpool will see Valencia keep his place in the side in the right-back position for this game.
Eric Bailly:
The summer signing for Mourinho, Bailly, has adjusted the new league slowly but he will have a stern test against the likes of Diego Costa in this game against Chelsea.
Daley Blind:
The injury to Chris Smalling will give Mourinho a chance to use Blind as a center back, a position in which the Dutch international excelled early this season.
Luke Shaw:
Just coming back from injury, Shaw showed his prowess in the last few minutes at Anfield and he should start this game as a left-back for United at Chelsea.
Ander Herrera:
Arguably the most effective player for United against Liverpool, Herrera, will keep his place in the midfield for the side for this trip to the Bridge.
Paul Pogba:
The French star had a sizzling game in the week against Fenerbahce and should keep his place in the side for this game against Chelsea.
Marcus Rashford:
The youngster has been impeccable this season for the Red Devils and he should start on the right side of the attack for his side against Chelsea.
Juan Mata:
After impressive performance recently, Mata lost his place in the side against Liverpool but should be back in action this weekend at the Bridge.
Anthony Martial:
An impressive performance in the Europa League, coming back from an injury, should give Martial a place in the starting XI for this game against Chelsea.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
The Swede has been decent this season for Manchester United and will have to play a huge role if United are to get anything from this trip to London.
