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Chelsea vs Manchester Utd predictions
- Over 1.5 Chelsea goals - 4/6 (Betfred)
- Bruno Fernandes to score or assist - 6/5 (Bet365)
An eagerly anticipated Premier League encounter takes place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime as Chelsea and Man Utd kick off the weekend action.
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The home side have seen their fortunes yo-yo in the league and have moved into the top five after a decent run of results.
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Alonso’s troops lost their last league game to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge though, and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Liverpool after a penalty shootout at Anfield on Wednesday.
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United are on a run of eight matches without a win in all competitions and currently lie 16th in the table.
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Michael Carrick will remain at the helm for Saturday’s trip but there is unrest in the camp.
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Bruno Fernandes is reportedly set to start for the Red Devils after clear-the-air talks with Carrick, while Cole Palmer returns for the home side after suspension.
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Joao Pedro and Emiliano Martinez miss out through injury.
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Chelsea vs Man Utd odds
Chelsea vs Man Utd prediction: Over 1.5 Chelsea goals
It looks likely there will be goals on the cards this Saturday lunchtime given both sides’ starts to the season.
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Chelsea have scored 19 home goals in six matches in all competitions.
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Despite a blank in their last outing at the Bridge vs Spurs, Alonso’s men hammered five past Bournemouth in their previous home game.
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Joao Pedro will be a big miss, but we will likely get to see another cameo from big Dutch striker Emmanuel Emegha, who is now match fit.
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Cole Palmer will return from suspension, while Morgan Rogers, who scored midweek against Liverpool, may continue in a more advanced role.
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Man Utd have shipped seven goals in their last two games and have failed to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League so far this season.
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Chelsea vs Man Utd Tip: Chelsea goals over 1.5 - 4/6 (Betfred)
Chelsea vs Man Utd prediction: Bruno Fernandes to score or assist
While Man Utd have been conceding goals, they have been scoring at the other end.
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The Red Devils have netted in 66% of matches in all competitions this season and have registered in all their away games in the Premier League since drawing a blank against Hull City on the opening day.
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Bruno Fernandes is expected to return to the starting lineup to lead Man Utd at the Bridge.
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Fernandes had been dropped in the wake of some negative comments about the manager and his tactics in the away defeat to Cesc Fabregas’ Como side in the Champions League.
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Bruno will be eager to put the negativity behind him and spearhead the away side’s fortunes.
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The Portuguese playmaker has registered four goal involvements in the league so far.
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He broke the Premier League ‘assists’ record last season.
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Chelsea vs Man Utd Tip: Bruno Fernandes to score or assist - 6/5 (Bet365)
Chelsea vs Man Utd team news
Chelsea vs Man Utd predicted lineups
Predicted Chelsea XI: Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill, Gusto; Henderson, Caicedo, Palmer; Neto, Rogers, Emegha
Predicted Man Utd XI: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Tielemans, Baleba; Mbuemo, Fernandes, Diallo; Cunha
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