“If Chelsea” – Paul Merson gives his prediction for Man United vs Chelsea | OneFootball

Paul Merson has admitted he would be shocked if Chelsea didn’t get the win against Manchester United this weekend.

Chelsea travel to Old Trafford on Saturday evening, where they have a terrible record and are looking to win at the famous ground for the first time since 2013.

The Blues will be looking for a response after the draw with Brentford and the defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Paul Merson makes Man United vs Chelsea prediction

Chelsea have made a solid start to the season with two wins and two draws from their opening four games, but are yet to really get into their stride.

Cole Palmer is fit again and has scored in his last two games, and you wouldn’t bet against him making it three in three.

Garnacho will return to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving this summer. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

It remains to be seen if both Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile make the squad despite returning to team training, and Chelsea could particularly do with Lavia returning as soon as possible.

Maresca defended his rotation policy ahead of the Bayern game, and it’s likely he will make a few changes again for this game.

Merson has called on Chelsea to start Estevao, and the former Arsenal star has given his prediction for the big game.

“I saw Chelsea lose to Bayern in the Champions League and I think they still did alright, and so I’d actually be shocked if Chelsea lose this game at Old Trafford,” he told Sportskeeda.

“Manchester United may have a ten or 15 minute window in the game where they dominate but I can’t see them doing enough to get anything out of it.

“If Chelsea match Manchester United’s system, Amorim’s men will get destroyed. I can’t see anything but a win for the visitors at Old Trafford.

“Prediction: Manchester United 1-3 Chelsea.”

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Palmer, who grew up as a Man United fan is finding his form again after missing a couple of games with a groin injury.

He scored at Old Trafford when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge, and has 74 goal contributions in 100 Chelsea appearances which is quite something.