Chelsea vs Man United: Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Onana returns for visitors

Chelsea desperately need to bounce back from their damaging defeat to Newcastle United last Sunday when they host Manchester United.

The Blues were beaten 2-0 at St James’ Park, where visiting striker Nicolas Jackson received a straight red card during the first half of a loss that could prove a significant setback to their hopes of finishing in the top five.

Chelsea’s destiny is still in their own hands with two games to go, but they trail third-placed Newcastle by three points and are a point behind Manchester City, sitting ahead of sixth-placed Aston Villa on goal difference.

You can follow live coverage of Chelsea vs Manchester United on 101GreatGoals.com, and we have you covered for the line-ups, team news and confirmed starting sides.

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Chelsea lineup vs Manchester United

Chelsea may have to turn to the false nine option, with Jackson banned and Marc Guiu still out injured.

Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto could operate in that role. Christopher Nkunku remains out with a knock suffered in training and Jadon Sancho cannot play against his parent club.

Tyrique George could also operate up front for the Blues, having done so in the Conference League.

There is good news at the back for the hosts, with the influential Reece James fit enough to play despite battling illness this week.

Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez, James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, George

Chelsea subs: Jorgensen, Bettinelli, Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Anselmino, Badiashile, Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall

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Man United lineup vs Chelsea

Leny Yoro suffered a foot injury in the loss to West Ham last Sunday and missed training along with fellow centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Ayden Heaven, making it a case of a depleted forward line going against a depleted back line at Stamford Bridge.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana returns, as do defenders Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Patrick Dorgu and midfielder Casemiro.

United have suffered 17 defeats in the league this season and can finish no higher than 13th, with manager Ruben Amorim enduring a torrid time domestically since taking over from Erik ten Hag in November.

The Red Devils did hold Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford earlier that month under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Man United starting XI: Onana, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu, Diallo, Mount, Hojlund

Manchester United subs: Bayindir, Amass, Fredricson, Heaven, Collyer, Eriksen, Mainoo, Ugarte, Garnacho.

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How to watch Chelsea vs Man United: TV channel, live stream

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