Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of Chelsea vs Manchester United in the Premier League. After both teams suffered losses in game week 32, both will be looking to bounce back in a big way. The two titans of English football are in pursuit of a Champions League spot, and this one comes at an important time for both teams, with doubts over both managers’ long-term suitability.<\/p>\n
Read More: Manchester United Wonderkids Who Didn\u2019t Make It: Ravel Morrison<\/a><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, 18th April 2026<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong> Stamford Bridge, London<\/p>\n Kick-off:<\/strong> 20:00 GMT<\/p>\n Last meeting:<\/strong> Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea (20th<\/sup> September 2025, Premier League)<\/p>\n Current odds:<\/strong> Chelsea 6\/5, Manchester United 2\/1, Draw 5\/2<\/p>\n Referee:<\/strong> Michael Oliver<\/p>\n Chelsea will welcome back World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, who returns following a two-match ban imposed on him by manager Liam Rosenior.<\/p>\n The manager also discussed the potential returns of defenders Trevor Chalobah and Reece James. On Chalobah, Rosenior said<\/a>, “Not quite fully; it was modified training. We’ll make a decision on him, but he’s very, very close. Reece is a little bit further away”.<\/span><\/p>\n Rosenior also confirmed that Levi Colwill will play “some” minutes for the under-21s; however, it’s unlikely he’ll feature against United on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n Jamie Bynoe-Gittens remains out.<\/span><\/p>\n A key turning point in Manchester United\u2019s game with Leeds was when returning defender Lisandro Martinez received a straight red card after pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. This means that he will miss United\u2019s trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday night.<\/p>\n Harry Maguire will also be unavailable for Carrick after having his ban extended by a further game following his red card against Bournemouth due to comments made about the referee.<\/p>\n Leny Yoro<\/a> did not travel to London with the rest of the team, with reports suggesting he could miss the rest of the season.<\/p>\n Kobbie Mainoo was a surprise omission from Manchester United’s squad against Leeds due to injury; however, he is striving to be fit for the trip to Chelsea. Speaking on Mainoo, Carrick said<\/a>, “He’s done little bits, so there’s a decision to be made there”.<\/span><\/p>\n Patrick Dorgu will be unavailable for selection, with Carrick stating, “He\u2019s going well, he’s rehabbing well, he’s kind of on track, but he\u2019s not with us in terms of training yet. But he’s back on the pitch, as I’ve already said, so that’s positive, that he’s doing really well.”<\/span><\/p>\n Matthijs de Ligt remains out and hasn\u2019t featured since November.<\/p>\nChelsea vs Manchester United \u2013 Champions League Spot Up for Grabs<\/h2>\n
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