Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso and Manchester United's Michael Carrick. Photo: Getty Images
Michael Carrick is still in charge of Manchester United as they head to Stamford Bridge to face rivals Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.
Carrick was tipped to be sacked but survived, for at least another week, amid United’s eight-game winless streak across all competitions.
The Red Devils languish just one point above the relegation zone after their 3-0 loss at home to Bournemouth, having been humbled 4-0 by Como in the UEFA Champions League.
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All eyes will also be on Bruno Fernandes and whether he will start, having been an unused substitute against Bournemouth after criticising Carrick’s tactics in the loss to Como.
As for Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea, they are fifth in the Premier League standings and eight points off the pace.
They were also eliminated from the EFL Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Liverpool.
How to watch Chelsea v Manchester United in Australia
Match: Chelsea v Manchester United
Competition: Premier League 2026/27
Date: Saturday, 31 October AEDT (Saturday, 31 October local time)
Time: 11:30pm AEDT (12:30pm local time)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Broadcast: Stan Sport
Chelsea v Manchester United is included in Stan Sport’s Premier League schedule, which carries every match from the competition live and on demand.
A Stan Sport subscription is required. The sport package must be added to a Stan subscription, with subscribers able to watch through Stan-supported televisions, streaming devices, computers and mobile devices.
What time does Chelsea v Manchester United start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 11:30pm AEDT on Saturday, 31 October. That is 10pm ACST and 8:30pm AWST on Saturday, 31 October for viewers in Western Australia.
Stan Sport’s coverage starts at 10:30pm AEDT. The match begins at 12:30pm BST on Saturday afternoon in London.
Where is Chelsea v Manchester United being played?
The game will be played at Stamford Bridge in London.
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