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Chelsea vs Manchester United LIVE: Team news from crucial Premier League clash
Chelsea’s early team news
Enzo Fernandez’s two-game suspension by the club has passed so all eyes will be on whether he is included in the starting XI or remains out in the cold.
Chelsea will still be without a lengthy list of injury casualties including Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah and Jamie Gittens, with Reece James and Benoit Badiashile both unlikely to feature.
Predicted Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Santos, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto, Pedro
Mike Jones18 April 2026 17:18
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Coverage begins on TNT Sports 1 at 7pm.
Mike Jones18 April 2026 17:12
When is Chelsea v Man Utd?
Chelsea host Man Utd at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 18 April, with kick-off at 8pm BST.
Mike Jones18 April 2026 17:06
Chelsea vs Man Utd
Chelsea face off against Manchester United in a battle for European spots between two teams who have enjoyed huge highs this season – but have suffered something of a comedown in recent weeks.
Mike Jones18 April 2026 17:00
Good afternoon!
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Chelsea host Manchester United in a crucial clash near the top of the table.
What I mean by that is that both clubs are challenging for a place in the Champions League next year and are hoping to secure a place in the top four.
Man Utd come into the match sitting third in the table with Chelsea sixth and seven points behind.
A win for Michael Carrick’s visitors would cement their place in the top four while Chelsea would get the gap should they prove victorious at Stamford Bridge.
We’ll have all the updates, team news and more throughout the afternoon so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.
Mike Jones18 April 2026 14:06
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