Manchester United host Chelsea in today’s late Premier League kick off with interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy still in charge despite the club hiring a new permanent manager in Ruben Amorim.
Amorim will take over at Old Trafford on November 11 as the full-time replacement for Erik ten Hag with Van Nistelrooy holding the reins until then. The Dutchman is keen to remain on the backroom staff when Amorim takes up his post and leading United to victory over Chelsea, backing up a 5-2 win over Leicester in the Carabao Cup, will do his credentials no harm.
Chelsea will be difficult opponents to beat though. Manager Enzo Maresca has high hopes this season and will be targeting the Champions League spots even though he has admitted the Chelsea higher-ups have not made that a goal this year. Chelsea defeated Newcastle in the league last Sunday and wil be confident of ending an 11-match winless run at United.
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Sacked Erik ten Hag posts open letter to Manchester United fans as ‘dream comes to an end’
After a promising start, Ten Hag met the same fate as every other manager who has attempted to bring success back to Old Trafford after Ferguson, and he was sacked with the club 14th in the Premier League table and struggling on the pitch.
Chris Wilson3 November 2024 14:50
Who is Ruben Amorim? Why Manchester United decided they had to have Sporting manager
Ruben Amorim is the next manager of Manchester United, with the 39-year-old set to finally take the next step in his coaching career after being linked with some of the biggest jobs in Europe as a result of his impressive work at Sporting Lisbon.
The Portuguese is in line to replace Erik ten Hag with United signalling their intent to pay Sporting over his release fee. United’s football operations department placed Amorim at the top of their list and have convinced the 39-year-old to leave Sporting mid-season.
United will appoint a manager who has been one of the most in-demand coaches in Europe over the last year.
Chris Wilson3 November 2024 14:45
Predicted line-ups
Here are the potential line-ups – we’ll have the full team news around 3.15pm GMT.
Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Lindelof, Martinez; Ugarte, Casemiro; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Chris Wilson3 November 2024 14:40
Team news
On-loan winger Jadon Sancho is ineligible to face his parent club but was ill anyway, and Enzo Maresca has a fully fit squad to select from with Reece James and Wesley Fofana available to start.
Chelsea will revert to the team that started against Newcastle in the Premier League last weekend, rather than the side that went out of the Carabao Cup at St James’ Park in midweek.
Chris Wilson3 November 2024 14:35
Team news
Manchester United’s injury list includes Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Antony, with Christian Eriksen sitting out the win over Leicester.
It means Ruud van Nistelrooy should stick with the majority of his team that started on Wednesday, although Andre Onana will return in goal and Rasmus Hojlund will replace Joshua Zirkzee.
Chris Wilson3 November 2024 14:30
Is Manchester United vs Chelsea on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League fixture
When is Manchester United vs Chelsea?
The match will kick off at 4:30pm GMT on Sunday 3 November at Old Trafford, Manchester.
How can I watch and is it on TV?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage following the earlier clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
Chris Wilson3 November 2024 14:20
Man Utd vs Chelsea LIVE
The club confirmed the appointment of Amorim, from November 11, after sacking Erik ten Hag following the 2-1 defeat at West Ham last weekend – to leave United 14th.
Van Nistelrooy oversaw a 5-2 win over Leicester in the Carabao Cup fourth round in midweek, as the club legend enjoyed a confidence-boosting start in charge.
Chelsea, who have high hopes this season under Enzo Maresca, will see a statement win at Old Trafford to end an 11-match winless run at United – dating back to May 2013.
Chris Wilson3 November 2024 14:10
Man Utd vs Chelsea LIVE
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Sunday’s late kick-off between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.
The match sees the first home league game of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s brief tenure in charge of United, while Chelsea look to continue their promising resurgence under Enzo Maresca.
We’ll have all the build-up, news and updates here.
Chris Wilson3 November 2024 14:00
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