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Manchester United faces Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, aiming to maintain their Champions League position. After a recent defeat to Leeds United, United seeks to avoid consecutive losses this season.
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Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge tonight looking to protect their cushion in the Champions League race.
The Red Devils currently sit third in the Premier League table with 55 points. However, a shock 2–1 home defeat to Leeds United on Monday has slowed their momentum. Michael Carrick’s side has now lost two of their last four league matches. They are desperate to avoid back-to-back defeats for the first time this season.
United have struggled for defensive consistency on the road for a prolonged period. They have managed just one clean sheet in their last 21 away league fixtures. Notably, matches between these two sides have rarely been low-scoring affairs recently. Both teams have found the net in eight of the last nine head-to-head meetings. Carrick will demand an improved defensive showing to secure a vital result.
The visitors face a major selection headache at the heart of their defence. Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martínez are both ruled out through suspension tonight. Maguire had an extra game added to his ban following a dismissal at Bournemouth. Martínez is also sidelined for three games after his red card against Leeds. Consequently, the manager must look to the academy to solve his personnel crisis.
Teenage defender Ayden Heaven is expected to be drafted into the starting lineup. Carrick expressed full confidence in the England Under-20 international during his pre-match press conference. Heaven is considered well ahead of schedule in his development at Old Trafford. He is likely to partner in a very young central defensive pairing. Furthermore, will provide the necessary experience at left-back.
Manchester United is currently in third place in the Premier League table with 55 points.
Manchester United has managed just one clean sheet in their last 21 away league fixtures.
In the last nine meetings between Manchester United and Chelsea, both teams have scored in eight of those matches.

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Kobbie Mainoo is battling to be fit after missing the defeat to Leeds. The midfielder has participated in “little bits” of training throughout the week. A late decision will be made on his inclusion in the matchday squad. Furthermore, Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu remain unavailable for the trip to London. Niels Lammens will continue his run in goal for the Reds.
Bruno Fernandes will once again be the creative engine for the visitors. He has already assisted Casemiro six times in the Premier League this season. This equalled a club record for assists to a single teammate in one campaign. Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško will provide the primary goal threat for Carrick’s side. A win tonight would blow the Champions League race wide open.
Manchester United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Heaven, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Šeško
The Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge begins tonight at 20:00 BST.
The match is live in the UK on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 19:00 BST.