Premier League: Chelsea vs. Man United Picks — Blues to Respond Against Much-Changed Red Devils? (May 16)

Both Europa League finalists will be in action in the Premier League on Friday, with Tottenham travelling to Aston Villa. As for Man United, they warm up for the European final with a trip to Chelsea.

It has been a miserable first season at Old Trafford for Ruben Amorim, and United could drop to 17th in the standings if they suffer defeat in the Premier League on Friday.

It could be argued that this is a more important game for Chelsea, as the Blues need to bounce back to winning ways in the race for a Champions League spot after losing at Newcastle last Sunday.

Odds

United Winless in Two Against Blues

Chelsea holds the narrow advantage based on recent clashes, having avoided defeat in their last two Premier League matches against Man United. However, Chelsea’s home win against the Red Devils last season is their only league win over United since November 2017.

Interestingly, six of the last nine meetings between the sides have ended in draws.

Chelsea vs. Man United Key Stats

• Being back at Stamford Bridge will be a plus for Chelsea, as they have lost six of their last nine away matches.
• Last weekend’s defeat against West Ham was Man United’s ninth defeat at Old Trafford this season; their joint-most home defeats in a single campaign.

Chelsea Team News

Nicolas Jackson will miss the remainder of the season after being sent off against Newcastle last weekend. Christopher Nkunku and Wesley Fofana have both been ruled out for the rest of the campaign due to injury.

Possible Lineup

R. Sanchez (GK); R. James, L. Colwill, T. Chalobah, M. Cucurella, R. Lavia, M. Caicedo, P. Neto, E. Fernandez, N. Madueke, C. Palmer

Man United Team News

Amorim will rest his key stars for the trip to Stamford Bridge, meaning Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, and Amad Diallo are all unlikely to feature. Joshua Zirkzee, Lisandro Martinez, and Diogo Dalot are all injured.

Possible Lineup

A. Bayindir (GK); N. Mazraoui, J. Evans, T. Fredricson, P. Dorgu, C. Eriksen, M. Ugarte, H. Amass, K. Mainoo, M. Mount, C. Obi-Martin

Chelsea vs. Man United Picks

United’s full attention will be on next week’s Europa League final against Tottenham, meaning that Chelsea holds the advantage on Friday.

However, the Blues will be without a recognized number nine at Stamford Bridge. Despite that, we find it challenging to overlook the prospect of a home win for Enzo Maresca’s side.