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Chelsea predicted XI vs Man Utd: Cole Palmer returns as summer signing earns first start

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Chelsea is set to host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, a crucial game for both teams under pressure following recent losses. Chelsea needs to bounce back from a defeat to Tottenham and an EFL Cup exit. The game is an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon. Managers Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick are under pressure.

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Chelsea is set to host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, a crucial game for both teams under pressure following recent losses. Chelsea needs to bounce back from a defeat to Tottenham and an EFL Cup exit. The game is an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon. Managers Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick are under pressure.

Chelsea's predicted lineup includes Mike Penders in goal, with Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong likely to start at central defense due to Maxence Lacroix's hamstring injury. Jorrel Hato could return to the lineup in place of Wesley Fofana. Pedro Neto and Marco Palestra are expected to play at wing-back.

Cole Palmer will return to the lineup after a one-game suspension and join Morgan Rogers in attacking midfield. Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson are likely to partner in central midfield if Romeo Lavia is rested. Emmanuel Emegha may start ahead of Danny Welbeck despite underperforming on his debut.

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Chelsea are set to host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in Saturday afternoon’s early kick-off. It is a crucial game for both sides, with managers Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick under pressure following difficult weeks. The Blues need to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Tottenham last weekend and their EFL Cup exit on Wednesday night. Here is the starting XI Alonso could name as Chelsea look to claim all three points against Carrick’s struggling Man Utd side. Mike Penders will continue in goal until Emiliano Martinez is cleared to return from his jaw injury. Penders made a costly mistake against Spurs last weekend but played well against Liverpool in midweek.

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