Marcus Rashford, a forward for Manchester United, has resumed training after missing the previous two games due to an illness and a leg problem.
Long-term absentees include Phil Jones, Lisandro Martinez, Marcel Sabitzer, and Donny van de Beek. Joao Felix, a striker for Chelsea, has recovered from the slight injury that caused him to miss last weekend’s game.
Reece James, Mason Mount, and Ben Chilwell are still on the sidelines.
Benoit Badiashile’s hamstring injury might keep him out for months.
Frank Lampard, the manager of Chelsea, described Badiashile’s injury as “complex” and “a big blow” to the defender.
COMPARE FACTS
Head-to-head
In the last 10 Premier League matches, Manchester United is undefeated, winning three and drawing seven.
At Old Trafford, Chelsea has gone nine games without a league victory, drawing six, and losing three.
The past five meetings have all finished in draws, making this matchup the one with the most draws (26 overall) in the history of the Premier League.
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Manchester United needs one point to guarantee a spot in the top four and qualifying for the Champions League the following season.
For just the seventh season in their existence, the Red Devils are attempting to win 40 games in all competitions.
At Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag’s team is unbeaten in 28 games in all competitions, winning 24 and drawing 4.
In each of their previous six home Premier League games, United has preserved a clean sheet.
In his previous four games against Chelsea, Anthony Martial has produced four goals and one assist.
Chelsea
For the first time in 27 years, Chelsea will undoubtedly place in the bottom half of the Premier League.
The Blues have lost each of their past four Premier League games, drew four, and going winless in their previous 15 games against teams higher up the league.
If Chelsea loses at Old Trafford, they will establish a new club record of 16 losses in a 38-game Premier League season. This season, the west London club has scored 36 goals in 36 league games, which is their poorest Premier League tally since they only managed 31 goals in 1923–1924.
In 24 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea against Manchester United, Raheem Sterling has yet to score.
