Chelsea travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United as Maurizio Sarri looks to bounce back to winning ways on Sunday.
The Blues were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Monday. They are now fourth in the table but a win at Old Trafford would surely galvanise them in their pursuit for top four.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have the Manchester derby to play on Wednesday before the game against Chelsea on Sunday.
N’Golo Kante is expected to be fit after picking up a rib injury against Burnley on Monday. Marcos Alonso could also be available for selection after missing Monday’s game with a gluteal injury.
There is a big hope to see Antonio Rudiger recover from the knee injury but Callum Hudson-Odoi’s first full season came to an abrupt end after the youngster suffered an Achilles tendon rupture against Burnley.
The world’s most expensive goalkeeper, Kepa is Chelsea’s no.1 and will start against Manchester United.
Chelsea’s skipper, the Spaniard has been a regular fixture in Sarri’s team and is expected to start at right-back.
Luiz is an error-prone defender, yet he is one of the first-choice central defenders under Sarri.
Among Chelsea’s best players, Rudiger is expected to recover from the knee injury he suffered in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Emerson seems to have made the left-back spot his own and deserves to keep his place in the team.
Jorginho has been one of the first names on Sarri’s team sheet, irrespective of the Italian failing to live up to the expectations in his debut season at Stamford Bridge.
Kante’s availability will be a massive boost for Chelsea’s top four ambitions as the pint-sized Frenchman is an important figure in the team.
Loftus-Cheek seems to have bulldozed his way into the starting XI with a series of impressive displays of late. He should keep his place in the team against United.
With Hudson-Odoi ruled out for the remainder of the season, Pedro will be his natural replacement on the right wing.
Chelsea’s player of the season, Hazard has a very good record against United and the Belgian will aim to hurt Solskjaer’s team in every way possible on Sunday.
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Scored an absolute cracker in the 2-2 draw with Burnley. Higuain will retain his place in the starting XI.