Manchester United will host Chelsea in the upcoming EPL matchup. Both teams had a rough start to the season, but Man Utd have improved, winning 5 of their last 7 league games, and the gap between them and the top of the table isn't that big. Chelsea, on the other hand, have had their ups and downs, and their defensive problems have not been resolved. United will be looking to contain their opponents in the game at Otford, and may be able to win the home game outright. (Now 621 and 611 live at 4:15am on Thursday, not to be missed)
Manchester United's last away defeat against Newcastle ended their 3-game winning streak, but their road trip ended on a tough note and they are expected to rebound at home. With the return of injured players such as Lauki Suhr and Yun Bishaka, as well as the emergence of young stars such as Alejandro Canazo and Manuel, United's ability to adjust the lineup has increased significantly, which has become the key to the team's stable performance.
Man Utd's league performance better than Europe
In fact, United's defense in the EPL is not weak, only conceding 1 goal in the last 4 league matches, with Harry Magooni's resurgence becoming the core strength of the backline. And goalkeeper Oonana, who often made mistakes in the UEFA Europa League matches, has been performing steadily since his return to the EPL, and his solid defense has become a strong driving force for United to rebound.
Chelsea's lineup is young and inconsistent
Chelsea is dominated by young players, and their performance has fluctuated. After a 4-4 draw against Manchester City, they lost 1-4 against Newcastle, and won 3-2 against Brighton in their last match. The defense is full of holes, conceding 10 goals in 3 matches, which is hardly reassuring. The center of the midfield, Gunnar Garrincha, is suspended for this match, which further weakened the control of the midfield.
It is worth mentioning that Nicholson Nicholson, who joined the club for £52 million (about HK$510 million) this summer, has been absent due to a pre-season injury and only recently resumed training. Originally, he had the chance to play in the Premier League match against Brighton, but leader Putjetenu let him rest for a few more days for safety reasons, and it is expected that he will be ready for this match and is expected to come on as a substitute.
