We’ve gathered here bright and early to witness two teams desperately in need of a win, try to get a win.
Chelsea’s struggles are nothing compared to United’s crisis, but we need the win just the same.
Xabi Alonso has picked a starting XI that could be either a back-four or a back-three (depending on Pedro Neto’s role), but does include Estêvão at long last. Marco Palestra also starts.
**Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1 / 3-4-3?):**
Penders | Palestra, Colwill, Fofana, Acheampong | Lavia, Caicedo (c) | Estêvão, Palmer, Neto | Rogers
_Substitutes from: Sharman-Lowe, Subuloye, Gusto, Chavarría, Barco, Nicoll-Jazuli, Quenda, Emegha, Welbeck_
**Manchester United starting XI:**
Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, B.Fernandes, Cunha, Yoro, Amad, Santos, Mbeumo, Baleba
_Substitutes from: Darlow, De Ligt, Heaven, Mazraoui, Mainoo, Mount, Tielemans, Lacey, Zirkzee_
**Date / Time:** Saturday, October 31, 2026; 12.30 GMT; 8:30am EDT; 6pm IST
**Venue:** Stamford Bridge, SW6
**Referee:** Peter Bankes (on pitch); James Bell (VAR)
**On TV:** TNT Sports 1 (UK); USA, Telemundo (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League; Canal+ Sport 3 (NGA); [elsewhere](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/chelsea-vs-manchester-united/17rsf#5661113)
**Streaming:** HBO Max (UK); Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
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