The Premier League is back! And isn't it about time? What a cracker we have to start the weekend, too. Chelsea versus Manchester United, one of the greatest rivalries in English football which has only intensified by the fact Blues legend Jose Mourinho is now in charge of the Red Devils. But for how much longer? He has never met Maurizio Sarri in a competitive game before - until today. Kick-off is 45 minutes away and we have LIVE text commentary. Hang on tight, it's going to be exciting.
Premier League / Matchday 9
Stamford Bridge / 20.10.2018
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- A. Rüdiger(21')
- R. Barkley(90+6')
- A. Martial(55', 73')
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Updated 20/10/2018 at 14:28 GMT+1
12:00
It hasn't been a bad start to the season for Chelsea, has it? Six wins and two draws sees the unbeaten Blues joint top with Manchester City. But who saw it coming? After all, Antonio Conte took the first pre-season training sessions, with Sarri left with little time to work with the players before the season started.
11:55
AND A DOUBLE CHANGE FOR UNITED
In defence, where Mourinho just cannot find any consistency, Victor Lindelof comes in to replace Eric Bailly. Juan Mata is rewarded for his fine performance in the stirring 3-2 comeback over Newcastle with a starting role in midfield, with Scott McTominay dropping to the bench.
11:50
TWO CHANGES FOR CHELSEA
The biggest talking point is up front where Alvaro Morata is given the nod ahead of Olivier Giroud who drops to the bench. The Spaniard has struggled for goals this season, netting only twice, but Sarri is taking a chance with the former Real Madrid forward this afternoon.
In midfield, Mateo Kovacic is preferred to Ross Barkley.
11:47
Man Utd starting XI: De Gea, Young, Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw, Pogba, Matic, Mata, Rashford, Lukaku, Martial.
Subs: Romero, Bailly, Sanchez, Pereira, Fred, Herrera, Darmian.
11:46
Chelsea starting XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Rudiger, Alonso, Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Willian, Morata, Hazard.
Subs: Caballero, Fabregas, Barkley, Pedro, Giroud, Zappacosta, Cahill.
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