The hosting team, Chelsea, should be the favourites in this fixture, but Manchester United have exhibited both know-how and determination. Read more about the fixture!
- Chelsea have the fewest conceded goals (4) in Premier League
- Manchester United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Chelsea form and stats
Chelsea have performed here at Stamford Bridge this season with 4 wins from 6 Premier League matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 1.
Chelsea's previous game was a Champions League match also played at home, ending 4-0 versus Juventus. The home side are looking to build on that result. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Chelsea played a great game against Juventus and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one. Reece James (midfield was the top team player in that game with a rating of 8.3/10. James scored one goal, hit three key passes and had 39 successful passes (of 45 total).
In the preceding match a 3-0 victory visiting Leicester City.The manager T. Tuchel will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Watford in only three days.
Goals are plentiful at Stamford Bridge in the league this season as Chelsea has scored 17 goals here in 6 home games. Defensively Chelsea have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (3 in 6 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Manchester United form and stats
Playing away, Manchester United have won 3 games, drawn 1 and suffered 2 defeats in the Premier League this season.
Two travels in a row for United, whose manager M. Carrick could celebrate last time after the Champions League win against Villarreal. Victor Lindelöf, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.44. Lindelöf won 5 of 5 duels.
Prior to that match, the United manager M. Carrick faced defeat when travelling to Watford and losing 1-4.A new game in only four days for United, the Premier League home match versus Arsenal. Busy days.
Manchester United are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 10 times in 6 away games so far. As for defending, United rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 10 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Chelsea-Manchester United H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Chelsea two wins, Manchester United four wins, four draws. four of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  R. James 4 goals |   B. Borges Fernandes 4 goals |  M. Greenwood 4 goals |
Chelsea missing players
Manchester United missing players
| Chelsea | Manchester United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 30 | 17 | 6 | Scored | S | 3 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 10 | 21 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 83% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 83% | 83% |
| 58% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 67% | 58% |
| 17% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 42% |
| 8% | 17% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 33% | 42% |
| 25% | 33% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 58% |
| 67% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 33% | 17% |
| 8% | 17% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| 6.1 | 6.5 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 9 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| 5.3 | 5 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 6 | 5.1 |
| 1.1 | 1 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 15.8 | 16.7 | 18 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.5 | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| 6.1 | 6.5 | 9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6.5 | 5 | 4.9 |
| 41% | 44% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 23% | 33% | 34% |
| 9.6 | 8.3 | 4.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14 | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| 3.2 | 2.5 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5 | 5 | 4.5 |
- Chelsea have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Chelsea have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Chelsea have the fewest conceded goals (4) in Premier League
- Chelsea have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (3) in Premier League
- Chelsea have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Premier League
- Chelsea have the most scored goals (17) at home in Premier League
- Chelsea have the the best goal difference (+14) at home in Premier League
- Chelsea have the the best goal difference (+26) in Premier League
- Chelsea haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Chelsea is in the best form (5-1-0) in Premier League
- Manchester United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Manchester United have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Manchester United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Chelsea | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 26 | 29 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 26 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 24 | 25 |
| 4 | West Ham United | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 23 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -4 | 20 |
| 6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -6 | 19 |
| 8 | Manchester United | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | -1 | 17 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 17 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 16 |
| 11 | Everton | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -3 | 15 |
| 12 | Leicester City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -5 | 15 |
| 13 | Southampton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -3 | 14 |
| 14 | Brentford | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | -1 | 13 |
| 15 | Aston Villa | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -4 | 13 |
| 16 | Watford | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -4 | 13 |
| 17 | Leeds United | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -8 | 11 |
| 18 | Burnley | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 9 |
| 19 | Norwich City | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 | -20 | 8 |
| 20 | Newcastle United | 12 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -12 | 6 |
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