Chelsea will host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge this Friday, May 16, 2025, in a pivotal Premier League clash. The match kicks off at 8:15 PM local time (7:15 PM GMT).
Injury Updates
Chelsea:
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Wesley Fofana remains sidelined with a muscle injury.
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Omari Kellyman is out due to a hamstring issue.
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Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu are nearing returns but are unlikely to feature in this match.
Manchester United:
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Joshua Zirkzee (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (knee), and Diogo Dalot (calf) are confirmed absentees.
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Manager Ruben Amorim is expected to rest key players like Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, and Rasmus Hojlund ahead of their upcoming Europa League final.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Manchester United have had the upper hand in this fixture. Out of 196 competitive matches, United have won 83, Chelsea 56, with 57 draws. However, Chelsea recently ended a seven-year winless streak against United in the Premier League with a 4-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
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Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
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Defenders: Chalobah, James, Colwill, Cucurella
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Midfielders: Caicedo, Lavia
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Attacking Midfielders: Madueke, Fernandez, Neto
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Forward: Palmer
Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
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Goalkeeper: Altay Bayındır
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Defenders: Shaw, Lindelof, Fredricson, Ámass
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Midfielders: Christian, Mainoo
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Attacking Midfielders: Amad, Scott Mount, Garnacho
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Forward: Obi
Match Outlook
Chelsea are aiming to secure a top-five finish and Champions League qualification. With Manchester United likely to field a rotated squad due to their focus on the Europa League final, Chelsea have a strong opportunity to capitalize and earn a crucial victory at home.
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