This clash will have a similar outcome to that of Aston Villa versus Tottenham, because the visitors will also have an eye on the UEFA Europa League final, and will likely play a weaker lineup to keep the big boys fit for the final. Chelsea should pick up all three points.
Match info: Premier League
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Date: Friday, 16th May 2025
Time: 8:15 pm Nigerian time
Looking to secure an all-important Champions League spot, Chelsea welcome domestic strugglers Manchester United to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Friday night.
The Blues' hopes of top-tier continental football were dented at the base of Newcastle United last time out, whilst the Red Devils suffered a sobering defeat at home to West Ham United.
Head-to-head:
- Chelsea have won 19 of the 65 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- Manchester United have also recorded 19 victories.
- The remaining 27 clashes ended in draws.
- Their last meeting was a draw.
- The average number of goals in meetings between Chelsea and Manchester United is 3.8.
- Both teams lost their last match 2-0.
- 4 of their last 7 meetings ended 1-1.
- 6 of their last 10 encounters ended in draws.
Form:
- Chelsea in the League: D-W-W-W-L
- Chelsea in all competitions: W-W-W-W-L
- Man United in the League: L-L-D-L-L
- Man United in all competitions: D-W-L-W-L
Team News:
- Aaron Anselmino, Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman, Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho and Marc Guiu are all injured and will not be available for the upcoming fixture for Chelsea. Nicolas Jackson will be suspended due to the red card he got in the last game. The rest of the squad is fit to play.
- Matthias De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot and Joshua Zirkzee are still in the treatment room for the Red Devils. The rest of the players are fit to play against the Blues.
Player(s) to watch:
- Levi Colwill is a centre-back who plays as a left-back. This flexibility makes him very useful for any team. He is also good with the ball. He is not afraid to bring it up from the back and help in attacks. He can start plays and keep the other team’s defence on edge. He is great at tackling with both timing and precision. He knows when to challenge an opponent and when to hold back. Colwill does not shine alone. He talks well with his teammates and works together with the other defenders. Colwill’s awareness is not only about defending; he also understands attacking plays as well. The ability helps him to intercept passes, stop through balls, and start counterattacks effectively. He has played 33 games this season in which he scored once and provided one assist, and got nine yellow cards.
- Mason Mount has suffered from injuries and hasn’t played a lot of games since he joined the Red Devils. Despite being a top player, he was not able to show his quality on the pitch and received a lot of criticism. He has recovered well from the injury and is now playing well. He is a versatile player who can play in different positions. Mount can score as well as provide an assist. Even after so many setbacks, he has always bounced back and shown his quality on the pitch. His presence and quality will surely help United in the remaining fixtures. Amorim will have full trust in him to deliver top performance in the upcoming fixtures. This season, he has played 15 games, in which he scored only once.