Estevao To Start, James On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester United | OneFootball

Chelsea will face off against Manchester United at Old Trafford this Saturday evening as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss away at Bayern Munich recently, so they would be eager to bounce back by securing a win against the Red Devils this weekend.

Enzo Maresca will stick with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his starting XI for this game. Estevao could play from the start of this contest, while Reece James makes way for him and drops to the bench.

4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup To Face Manchester United

Defence

Robert Sanchez will feature in goal for the Blues after shipping in three goals in his last outing. Tosin Adarabioyo will resume his partnership with Trevoh Chalobah at the centre of the Chelsea backline as they look to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the field.

Malo Gusto will function as the right-back, while Marc Cucurella hopes to catch the eye on the other flank as the left-back. Both of them will get the freedom to go forward and express themselves in the Man United half.

Reece James and Jorrel Hato will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

MUNICH, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 17: Cole Palmer of Chelsea talks with Referee Jose Sanchez following the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between FC Bayern München and Chelsea FC at Football Arena Munich on September 17, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Midfield

Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo will anchor the midfield for the West London club as they look to win the 50-50 battles at the centre of the park.

The gifted trio of Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and Estevao will play just ahead of them as part of the Chelsea attack. All three of them need to link up well if they are to cause some problems for the Man United defenders.

Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Gittens and Andrey Santos will have to settle for a spot on the bench as they wait for their opportunity to shine in the second 45 minutes if needed.

Attack

Joao Pedro will lead the line for the West London club in the final third. He has to find a way to be a constant menace in and around the Man United penalty area.

Tyrique George will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on in the latter stages of the game if required.