Following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy was appointed caretaker manager of Manchester United and he'll take charge of his first Premier League match this Sunday versus Chelsea.
It is looking increasingly likely Ruben Amorim will be given the job on a permanent basis, but that won't be for a couple of weeks so Van Nistelrooy has the reins temporarily.
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Man Utd Recent Form
The run of form that led to the sacking of Ten Hag included losses against West Ham and Tottenham and draws against Porto, Aston Villa and Fenerbahce.
Van Nistelrooy took charge of his first match during the week in the League Cup versus Leicester and guided the Red Devils to an emphatic 5-2 win at Old Trafford.
Man Utd Injury News
Kobbie Mainoo, Leny Yory, Antony, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are definitely out while there remain doubts of Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount.
Last Man Utd Lineup
Here's how Man Utd lined up against Leicester.
Chelsea Recent Form
Chelsea's recent form has been mixed as they have won two, lost two and drawn one of their last five in all competitions.
In the Premier League they have beat Newcastle, lost versus Chelsea and drawn with Nottingham Forest, while in the Europa Conference League they beat Panathinaikos.
During the week, they were knocked out of the League Cup after a 2-0 loss against Newcastle.
Chelsea Injury News
Omari Kellyman is injured for Chelsea, while Jadon Sancho is unable to face his parent club as he is currently on loan from United.
Last Chelsea Lineup
Here's how Chelsea lined up against Newcastle.
Man Utd vs Chelsea - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Robert Jones
Assistants: Lee Betts, Neil Davies
Fourth official: Tom Bramall
VAR: Michael Salisbury
Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton
Man Utd - Player To Watch
Bruno Fernandes failed to score a goal under Ten Hag this season and then, when Van Nistelrooy was appointed, he immediately scored two in the League Cup midweek. Take from that, what you will...
Chelsea - Player To Watch
Cole Palmer has 12 goal contributions in eight games in the Premier League so far this season. He was immense against Newcastle last week and pulled off one of the passes of the season in the move for Nicolas Jackson's goal.
Man Utd vs Chelsea - Prediction
It feels like a cloud has been lifted at Man Utd now Ten Hag has left so the players will not only be playing with more freedom, but also for their futures as Amorim will certainly be watching. But, Chelsea have the quality to get at least a point, if not a win, at Old Trafford.
Scoreline prediction - Man Utd 2-2 Chelsea
Man Utd vs Chelsea - Betting Tips
Over 2.5 Goals Scored
- In four of Man Utd's last six home games, there has been over two goals scored
- In five of Chelsea's last six away games, there has been over two goals scored
