EPL 2022: Chelsea vs Manchester United Confirmed Starting 11

Chelsea, the favourites as we look at the best predicted starting 11 and key details for their match vs Manchester United for EPL 2022. 

Chelsea vs Manchester United shall be a really interesting game, and both teams would be eyeing a win to get into the top 4 of the league. While Chelsea are coming back from a draw against Brentford in an away game, Manchester United have just won a game against Antonio Conte’s Spurs and are in good form coming into this game.

Both teams are missing a few key players. However, both have squads that will make this game an interesting draw to watch. Cristiano Ronaldo has been banished from the team that will travel to London given his antics in the previous game.

Whereas Anthony Martial, Wan-Bissaka, and Harry Maguire are all injured, and not available for this game. On the other hand, Chelsea would be missing Wesley Fofana, Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Conor Gallagher for this game against United. 

History 

Chelsea and Manchester United have both won almost equally having dominated their home games against each other. It’s always a close game between these two teams, and this fixture will also be equally interesting.

Games Played: 60 // Chelsea won: 18 // Manchester United won: 17 // Draw: 25

Match Details:

League Type: English Premier League (GW13)

Match Type:  Chelsea FC vs Manchester United

Stadium: Stamford Bridge Stadium, London

When: October 22, 10 pm IST (4.30 pm GMT)

Squad Details:

Chelsea Squad:

Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcus Bettinelli

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Kalidou Koulibaly, Cesar Azpilicueta, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Reece James

Midfielders: N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech

Forwards: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Raheem Sterling, Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja

Manager: Graham Potter

Current Form (Recent first): D W W W W

Manchester United Squad:

Goalkeepers: David de Gea, Tom Heaton

Defenders: Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Rafael Varane, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Phil Jones, Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Brandon Williams, Axel Tuanzebe

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandez, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Fred, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Antony

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Martial, Anthony Elanga

Manager: Erik Ten Haag

Current Form (Recent first): W D W L W

Predicting Starting 11 for both Teams

EPL 2022-23: Chelsea vs Manchester United Predicted Starting 11 for Chelsea

Chelsea manager Graham Potter will be looking to win this game, and get back to winning ways against Manchester United. However, there are some injuries in the team with Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana all out for this game.

Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga

Defence: Kalidou Koulibaly, Thiago Silva, Marc Cucurella

Midfield: Ben Chilwell, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Raheem Sterling

Attack: Kai Havertz, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mason Mount

Formation: 3-4-2-1 

EPL 2022-23: Chelsea vs Manchester United Predicted Starting 11 for Manchester United

With Erik Ten Haag announcing that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be travelling to Chelsea, along with Anthony Martial’s injury, the manager will have limited options up front. Fred, Casemiro and Eriksen competing for the 2 midfield positions along with Bruno Fernandez. 

Goalkeeper: David de Gea

Defence: Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Diogo Dalot

Midfield: Jadon Sancho, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandez, Casemiro, Antony

Attack: Marcus Rashford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

EPL 2022-23: Chelsea vs Manchester United Fantasy 11

Given that the game is at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea are the favourites to win this game. While Manchester United are in form having just beaten Antonio Conte’s Spurs, the game at Stamford Bridge would be a tough game for them. Chelsea, on the other hand, have come back from a draw against Brentford, but will be looking to win this game and stay on track for the top 4 this season.

Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga

Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Diogo Dalot, Rafael Varane

Midfielders: Antony, Bruno Fernandez, Jorginho, Raheem Sterling

Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mason Mount

CVC Choice: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bruno Fernandez 

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