Cole Palmer of Chelsea, smiling, looking onwards.
Cole Palmer is available for selection today, after missing Chelsea's fourth-round defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday through suspension.
Saturday’s early English Premier League game features two teams in desperate need of a win. Chelsea looks to avoid a third straight defeat against a Man United team attempting to regroup from its worst start to the season in three decades.
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The hosts come into this clash after a week to forget. Having crashed to their first home defeat of the season against London rivals Tottenham, Xabi Alonso’s Blues were then knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Liverpool in midweek following a tense penalty shootout.
If Alonso is feeling the pressure, his opposite number in the dugout will be feeling it even more. Michael Carrick appeared to be waving farewell to the Man United fans at full time after a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Bournemouth at Old Trafford last Saturday. The former Red Devils midfielder has, however, been handed an apparent reprieve with Bruno Fernandes set to also remain as skipper, despite open criticism of his manager’s tactics following last weekend’s abject loss.
Chelsea takes on Manchester United on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Stamford Bridge in West London. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. GMT. That makes it an 8:30 a.m. ET or 5:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada and an 11:30 p.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia.
How to watch Chelsea vs. Man United in the US without cable
Today’s match at Stamford Bridge will be broadcast on USA Network, which you can access on Sling TV and other, more expensive streaming TV services such as YouTube TV or DirecTV MySports.
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How to watch the Premier League 2026-27 from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the EPL action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
Virtual private networks encrypt your traffic and prevent your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies that restrict VPN use for accessing region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions to ensure you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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Livestream Chelsea vs. Man United in the UK
This Saturday lunchtime clash is exclusive to TNT Sports in the UK and is one of 52 games the network will be showing live this season.
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Livestream Chelsea vs. Man United in Canada
If you want to stream EPL games live in Canada this season, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights to the Premier League once again, showing all 360 matches, including this one.
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Livestream Chelsea vs. Man United in Australia
Livestreaming rights for the EPL are held by Stan Sport, which will show all 380 matches live, including this game.