Frank Lampard’s first competitive game in charge of Chelsea see’s them travel to face Manchester United.
Manchester United improved their defence in the summer window, adding Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan Bissaka.
After a disappointing 2018-19 campaign, United will be looking for a return to the Champions League, but face an uphill task.
Chelsea won the Europa League and finished third under Mauricio Sarri last season, however he left for Juventus in the summer.
The club had a transfer ban, so were only able to make the loan signing of Mateo Kovacic permanent.
Match history
Both league meetings last season finished level, including a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford with Marcos Alonso earning Chelsea a point.
There hasn’t been an away victory between the two in the league since 2013, with Juan Mata, now of United, scored the winner for Chelsea.
Last five Premier League meetings
Manchester United 1 Chelsea 1 – 28/04/19
Chelsea 2 Manchester United 2 – 20/10/18
Manchester United 2 Chelsea 1 – 25/02/18
Chelsea 1 Manchester United 0 – 05/11/17
Manchester United 2 Chelsea 0 – 16/04/17
Both teams to score – 4/5 with Betfred
Team news
Harry Maguire is likely to come straight into the XI for his Manchester United debut, however Chris Smalling will deputise if required.
Paul Pogba missed the recent friendly with AC Milan, but should overcome a small injury.
N’Golo Kante only played 13 minutes in pre-season and is a real doubt for Chelsea’s league opener.
Christian Pulisic is set to start ahead of Willian, who returned injured after Brazil’s Copa America success.
Expected starting XI’s
Manchester United (4-3-3): De Gea; Wan Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Pogba, Matic, McTominay; Mata, Martial, Rashford
Chelsea (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Christensen, Emerson; Jorginho, Kovacic, Barkley; Pedro, Giroud, Pulisic
Predictions
Result: Draw (23/10 with Bet 365)
Correct Score: 1-1 (6/1 with Betfred)
Anytime Goalscorer: Anthony Martial (43/20 with 888 Sport)
