Manchester United vs. Chelsea matches consistently meet the high expectations of supporters from both teams as well as neutral fans, whether they are played in the Premier League or other competitions.
Both teams enter this game with plenty to prove, aiming to assert their dominance not only in the Premier League standings but also in the ongoing rivalry between two of English football’s biggest clubs. The 2024/25 season has taken a different turn for both sides: Manchester United finished in their worst league position in over four decades, while Chelsea celebrated victories in the Club World Cup and the UEFA Conference League.
Chelsea are one of only three Premier League teams – along with Liverpool and Crystal Palace – who remain unbeaten after four matches in the division this season (W2 D2), while only the reigning champions and Arsenal (both nine) have scored as many goals as the Blues (9)
Current Form:
Manchester United approaches this match with low confidence, coming off a defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League. The Red Devils have managed to win just one game this season, which was against the newly promoted side Burnley.
Conversely, Chelsea remains unbeaten this season, though they dropped points in their latest league match. The Club World Cup champions suffered a defeat to Bayern Munich in their opening game of the Champions League group stage.
Head to Head: Manchester United vs Chelsea
Historically, Manchester United has the upper hand, winning 83 of their 194 competitive meetings, while Chelsea has claimed 55 victories, with 56 matches ending in draws. However, in the Premier League era, the balance has shifted; the two teams are nearly even, with United winning 19 matches and Chelsea securing 18, alongside a remarkable 26 draws, highlighting the competitiveness of this fixture.
The last five encounters illustrate just how evenly matched they are: Chelsea won 1-0 in May 2025 and enjoyed a thrilling 4-3 victory in April 2024, while United responded with back-to-back home wins in 2023.
When Did Chelsea Last Win at Old Trafford?
Chelsea last won at Old Trafford on May 5, 2013, when Juan Mata scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory during the Premier League.
Manchester United possible starting XI:
Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Amad; Sesko
Chelsea possible starting XI:
Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Prediction:
Manchester United 1-3 Chelsea