Chelsea will host Man United in match 30 of the EPL at Stamford Bridge

Another gigantic clash waits between Chelsea and Manchester United in match 30 of the EPL at Stamford Bridge on Thursday(04th April 2024). Mauricio Pochettino-led the Blues are currently placed at 12th in the league standings with 40 points after 28 league matches. Erik ten Hag-led the Red Devils are placed 6th in the points table with 48 points in the league after 29 league matches. Both sides have been separated by eight points from each other in the ongoing EPL campaign, and this is going to be an intriguing fixture where Man United will be eyeing to grab three clean points against Chelsea to reduce the gap between them and the fifth-placed Tottenham.

The Red Devils were held 1-1 against Brentford on their visit to Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday(31st March). Both sides fought till their last breath and netted goals in the extra time. For Visitors Mason Mount scored the goal in the 90+6 minute of the match and United's celebration did not last too long when the hosts gave a befitting reply with Ajer’s goal in the 90+9 minute and secured a crucial point against the 13-time EPL winners Man United. The Blues were held in a stalemate against Burnley with a score line of 2-2 with a brace from Palmer in the 44th and 78th minutes of the game, for Visitors Cullen and O’Shea smashed goals for their side and earned a point for the Clarets.

In the last 5 league matches, the Red Devils just won two matches in their last 5 matches, facing defeat in two matches and their one match ended in a deadlock. On the other hand, Chelsea won their only two matches and suffered defeats in two matches and their one match ended in a stalemate which is a real concern for Pochettino’s men who are not having the best of seasons in the competition. 

In their last head-to-head meeting in December 2023, Manchester United hosted Chelsea at Old Trafford and defeated them by 2-1, courtesy of a superb brace from Scott McTominay in the 19th and 79th minutes of the game however, Palmer’s only goal was not enough for the Blues to save them from a defeat against Red Devils. Chelsea is winless in their last 12 EPL matches against Man United (D7 L5), their longest-ever run without a league victory against the Red Devils. Man United and Chelsea have faced each other in 60 matches in the EPL. Out of these 60 games, United has won 17 whereas Chelsea has come out victorious 18 times. The remaining 25 matches ended with a standstill.

Match Details

Match: Chelsea vs Man United

Date: Friday, 05th April 2024

Time: 12:45 AM IST

Venue: Stamford Bridge

Last 5 meetings between Chelsea and Man United

- MU 2-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- MU 4-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-1 MU (Premier League)
- MU 1-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-1 MU (Premier League).

Last 5 matches of Chelsea

- Chelsea 3-2 Leeds (FA Cup)
- Brentford 2-2 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Chelsea 3-2 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Chelsea 4-2 Leicester (FA Cup)
- Chelsea 2-2 Burnley (Premier League).

Last 5 matches of Manchester United

- Forest 0-1 MU (FA Cup)
- Man City 3-1 MU (Premier League)
- MU 2-0 Everton (Premier League )
- MU 4-3 Liverpool (FA Cup)
- Brentford 1-1 MU (Premier League).

Probable Playing XI - Chelsea vs Man United

Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling; Jackson

Man United XI: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

Match Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Man United