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Man Utd legends Gary Neville and Paul Scholes are anticipating a high-scoring match when Michael Carrick’s men face Chelsea this weekend.
Scholes thinks the fact that the Red Devils will be without both Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez may lead to his former club dropping points:
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“I’m not sure how they’re going to win. I think they’ll draw, though. Big scoring, 3-3.”
Neville agreed with his former teammate that United may only pick up a point at Stamford Bridge:
“We’re going to go for a draw. We’re going to go 3-3.”
Why will Maguire be absent for the game?
The 33-year-old had his one-match suspension for his sending off against Bournemouth extended to two after an expletive-laden comment he made to fourth official Matt Donohue.
As a result, Maguire will not be in the travelling party for the trip to London, and he will now return to the matchday squad when United host Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday week.
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In addition to the suspended Maguire and Martinez (who was sent off against Leeds), Carrick is also set to be without Patrick Dorgu (hamstring) and Matthijs de Ligt (back).
The fitness status of Kobbie Mainoo remains up in the air. The midfielder missed the defeat to Leeds after picking up a knock in training, but he is not expected to be on the sidelines for too long.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior could have Trevoh Chalobah (ankle) back in contention, while Enzo Fernandez is set to be available after a club-imposed two-match ban.
Jamie Gittens (hamstring), Levi Colwill (fitness), Reece James (hamstring) and Filip Jorgensen (groin) are not expected to feature on Saturday night.
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