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Manchester United XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

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Tanner, J. (2026, October 29). Manchester United XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-xi-vs-chelsea-fc-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-2026-premier-league-b1302780.html

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Michael Carrick faces pressure as Manchester United's interim manager and must decide on his team lineup for the upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea. Matheus Cunha is unlikely to start due to a perceived loss of favor, with Bryan Mbeumo taking his place up front alongside Amad Diallo, who has shown inconsistency but can be decisive when playing well. The predicted starting formation includes Fernandes potentially playing on the wing if Cunha does not start in attack, with Youiri Tielemans occupying the number 10 position.

Written by AI on 2026-10-31, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 2, 2026, Michael Carrick remains the head coach of Manchester United despite facing intense pressure and poor results. Following a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday and a 2-0 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, many expected Carrick's dismissal. However, after holding clear-the-air talks with key players like captain Bruno Fernandes, Carrick has been given more time by the club’s hierarchy. Despite recent defeats, including the controversial sending off of defender Lisandro Martinez during the match against Chelsea, Carrick insists he needs "no assurances" about his job security and is committed to leading the team. Manchester United now faces upcoming challenges in the Champions League against Roma and domestic games against Aston Villa.

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Michael Carrick has to find answers quick if he wants to keep his job at Old Trafford - but the under-fire boss has decisions to make when it comes to his Manchester United line-up for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea. asserted

it → have → Chelsea

Matheus Cunha has seemingly fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, with Carrick preferring to start Bryan Mbeumo up top as Man Utd deal with the absence of striker Benjamin Sesko, who is out until January. asserted

who → fall → January

Amad Diallo has blown hot and cold under Carrick, but remains capable of winning a match on his day. asserted

Diallo → blow → day

Carrick may be forced to play Fernandes out wide again if he does not start Cunha up top, with Youiri Tielemans sitting in the number 10 role. uncertain

Tielemans → force → role

Manchester United XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

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