Zirkzee dropped, three big changes | Expected Man Utd line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Chelsea with Ugarte & Hojlund decisions made | OneFootball

Manchester United entertain Chelsea in today’s much-awaited Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils returned to winning ways in midweek with a 5-2 triumph over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy had the perfect start, but he could make at least three changes for the game against Chelsea.

United have the opportunity to reduce the seven-point gap to the top four with a positive result.

The Red Devils have a brilliant record against Chelsea at Old Trafford. They have not lost a home league game to them since 2013.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-up:

Andre Onana was given a breather in midweek, with Altay Bayindir starting in goal. The Cameroon international is expected to return between the sticks against the Blues.

There could be a solitary defensive change with Noussair Mazraoui being reinstated into the line-up.

Victor Lindelof should make way for the Moroccan, who could start at left-back.

Diogo Dalot is likely to continue at right-back with Matthijs de Ligt partnering Lisandro Martinez in the heart of the defence.

Manuel Ugarte had a good outing alongside Casemiro, who was the match of the match in midweek with two goals to his name.

Ugarte had a 90 percent passing accuracy and won all of his aerial duels.

The duo are expected to keep their places in midfield.

Bruno Fernandes had his best showing of the season against the Foxes with two goals. He will start in the number 10 role.

Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho should be assured starters out wide, but Joshua Zirkzee is expected to be dropped.

The £37 million signing was hugely disappointing in midweek and should be replaced by Rasmus Hojlund.

Hojlund has scored two goals in his last four starts for the Red Devils in all competitions.

How Man Utd could line up vs Chelsea

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