Manchester United and Chelsea clash in blockbuster match to begin their 2019/20 Premier League season in Manchester

Manchester United and Chelsea will play each other to begin the 2019/20 Premier League season. Both teams will be looking for a win here.

Kick-off : 4:30 PM (Local)

Venue : Old Trafford, Manchester

Manchester United will have high expectations this season after a lacklustre last season in which they finished sixth. They will look to play their brand of football.

The Red Devils have their first game up against Chelsea, their rivals which should be tough. But home conditions should favour them to do well. They need to make it count.

A well planned strategy will lead to joy for the United fans. Every player on the field is required to give their 100%.

On the other hand, Chelsea too will be looking forward to play their best soccer this term to ensure they overshadow the performances of last season. They too will have to play their brand of soccer bringing their A game into play.

The rivals are Manchester United, rightly heard! So special match always brings the best out of players. The Blues will look to execute the game plan at Old Trafford in Manchester in front of a full house.

It won’t be easy but Chelsea are a world class side capable big things. All the best to them in the opener.

Manchester United are ahead in terms of the head to head against Chelsea and they will look to continue the good work.

Team news and possible line-ups

Antonio Rüdiger will not be available for Chelsea for the Man United game as due to injury.

As for The Red Devils, Alexis Sanchez is a doubt.

Chelsea XI : Kepa, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Christensen, Alonso, Jorginho, Kante, Pedro, Barkley, Pulisic, Giroud.

Manchester United XI : De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Pogba, Matic, Mata, Lingard, Martial, Rashford.

Prediction

I expect a 2-2 draw here between two of the best clubs in the world in Man United and Chelsea.