Chelsea vs Man United: Kick-Off Time, Team News and Lineups

Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a must-win Premier League clash for both sides.

The match will be played on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Kick-off is at 12:30 PM UK time, which is 3:30 PM Kenyan time, at Stamford Bridge in London. In Kenya, you can watch it live on SuperSport Premier League and Showmax PL.

Chelsea have a long injury list. Manager Xabi Alonso will be without Joao Pedro who is out for weeks with a thigh injury. He has 5 goals this season. Reece James is out until January after knee surgery. Emiliano Martinez is out with a jaw injury, Maxence Lacroix with a hamstring, and Jamie Gittens with an ankle injury.

Good news for Chelsea is that Cole Palmer is back. He missed the Liverpool Carabao Cup loss due to suspension after his red card against Tottenham. Pep Chavarria could also return.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under pressure. His team has not won since September. Benjamin Sesko is out until January with a shin injury. Manuel Ugarte, Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu are also out. Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are doubts but Mainoo returned to training this week.

Bruno Fernandes is set to return to the starting XI after being benched against Bournemouth. Lisandro Martinez and Matheus Cunha are also expected to start.

Mike Penders; Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto; Jordan Henderson, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers.

Senne Lammens; Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot; Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans; Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo; Matheus Cunha.

Both teams have poor form. Chelsea lost to Tottenham and Liverpool in the cup. United drew with Bournemouth. A close game is expected, but Chelsea have home advantage

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