Manchester United only require a single point to secure a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Their last Premier League match at home this season will occur on Thursday when Chelsea visits Old Trafford. Following their 1-0 victory against Bournemouth last weekend, the Red Devils are on the verge of clinching a top-four position. In contrast, the mid-table Blues suffered a 1-0 defeat to the newly-crowned champions, Manchester City.
Erik ten Hag will probably opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few changes to the starting XI for this contest. Rashford is expected to fight off his illness in time to start at Old Trafford as Anthony Martial makes way by taking a spot on the bench.
4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted XI Vs Chelsea
Defence
David de Gea will play between the sticks for Man United after keeping a clean sheet in his last league outing. Raphael Varane will again function alongside Victor Lindelof at the heart of Ten Hag’s defence as they try to keep the Chelsea attackers at bay throughout the 90 minutes.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be a nailed-on starter as the right-back, while Luke Shaw hopes to catch the eye on the other flank as the left-back. Both of them will get the license to get forward and express themselves in the opponent’s half.
Midfield
Christian Eriksen and Casemiro will anchor the midfield for the Mancunian giants as they look to establish their superiority over the opposition at the centre of the park.
The talented trio of Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes and Antony will play just ahead of them as part of the Man United attack. All three of them need to link up with each other well so that they can create some clear-cut chances in the final third.
Marcel Sabitzer and Fred will have to settle for a place on the bench while waiting for their chance to influence the game in the second half if required.
Attack
Marcus Rashford will lead the charge for Man United in the final third. The English striker will be Ten Hag’s best hope for a goal in this midweek encounter.
Anthony Martial will have to be content with a spot on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the latter stages of the contest if the Red Devils are in need of a goal by then.
