Chelsea lose top scorer for several weeks through injury
A muscle injury will keep João Pedro out of Chelsea's options for several weeks.
Premier League · Matchday 9 Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Latest news
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Iraola to rotate for Chelsea cup tie
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said he will rest several players for the Carabao Cup match against Chelsea but did not name them. He also discussed his friendship with Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso and the availability of Florian Wirtz.
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Emegha ready for Chelsea debut as João Pedro sidelined
Emmanuel Emegha is fit enough to play after a hamstring injury sustained since arriving from Strasbourg, and João Pedro's absence opens the door for his first Chelsea appearance.
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Decision reached on Michael Carrick at Manchester United
Manchester United have made a call on coach Michael Carrick's future after a run of just one Premier League win this season.
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Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea trip
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United's coach for Saturday's match at Chelsea, according to leading English media. He is under heavy pressure after a long winless run.
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Manchester United sticks with Carrick after crisis talks
Manchester United will keep Michael Carrick as coach after Monday's crisis meeting at Old Trafford, despite a run of heavy defeats in the Premier League.
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Carrick stays in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea trip
Michael Carrick will still be leading Manchester United for their visit to Chelsea this weekend.
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Palmer's red card ban does not rule him out of United game
BBC Sport's explainer says Cole Palmer's suspension after his red card will not keep him out of Chelsea's Premier League match against Manchester United.
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Bournemouth win 3-0 at Manchester United again
Marco Rose's Bournemouth beat Manchester United 0-3 on Sunday, their third win by that score in four seasons. Earlier in the week they also defeated AC Milan 3-0 in Europe.
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Manchester United board holds crisis talks over Michael Carrick
The club's board has held emergency discussions about coach Michael Carrick, according to English media. Speculation over his dismissal has been paused by the gambling industry.
Form guide
Chelsea
- L 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H) Premier League · 24 Oct
- W 2-0 at Everton (A) Premier League · 17 Oct
- W 5-1 vs AFC Bournemouth (H) Premier League · 10 Oct
- L 0-3 at Brentford (A) Premier League · 18 Sep
- D 2-2 vs Hull City (H) Premier League · 12 Sep
Manchester United
- L 0-3 vs AFC Bournemouth (H) Premier League · 25 Oct
- L 1-4 at Como (A) Champions League · 21 Oct
- D 1-1 at Leeds United (A) Premier League · 18 Oct
- L 0-2 at Atlético Madrid (A) Champions League · 13 Oct
- D 1-1 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H) Premier League · 10 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
ChelseaManchester United
0 to 100 against this season's Premier League clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
12Chelsea wins
15draws
15Manchester United wins
42 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 18 Apr 2026 · Premier League Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
- 20 Sep 2025 · Premier League Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
- 16 May 2025 · Premier League Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United
- 3 Nov 2024 · Premier League Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
- 4 Apr 2024 · Premier League Chelsea 4-3 Manchester United
Premier League so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
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| 5 | Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17:15 | +2 | 13 |
| 16 | Manchester United | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:13 | -3 | 7 |
Positions in our table of 20 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- Premier League, Matchday 9
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Stamford Bridge, London
- Since last match
- Chelsea: 2 days (EFL Cup)
Manchester United: 5 days (Premier League) - Next match
- Chelsea: 8 days (Premier League) later
Manchester United: 3 days (Champions League) later
Questions and answers
What time is Chelsea vs Manchester United and where is it played?
Chelsea vs Manchester United kicks off at 12:30 UK time (12:30 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Stamford Bridge, London. It is a Premier League match (Matchday 9).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Chelsea vs Manchester United be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 12:30 UTC on Thursday 29 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 10:30 UTC on Saturday 31 October 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Chelsea and Manchester United?
Chelsea have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and lost their latest match. Manchester United have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have lost their last 2.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Manchester United?
Chelsea and Manchester United have met 42 times in our records since 2010: Chelsea won 12, Manchester United won 15 and 15 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-04-18, Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United.
Who is the referee for Chelsea vs Manchester United?
The referee is Peter Bankes. In the last 50 matches we have on record, Peter Bankes has averaged 3.7 yellow cards per match.
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