Ruud van Nistelrooy ready for first of two first division parties in charge of manchester united as their interim coach before handing the reins to Ruben Amorim. After beating Leicester City 5-2 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, United will look to continue their dismal home record against Chelsea on matchday 10 of the Premier League.
Despite Manchester United's poor start to the season, they remain a contender for the European places in the league standings and will need to get a positive result to ensure the gap between them and the Blues does not widen. That being said, here's a look at their potential XI for Sunday's clash.
Goalkeeper – Altay Bayindir will be replaced by André Onana in goal. The young goalkeeper has shown flashes of his brilliance in the Carabao Cup, but remains too inexperienced to play ahead of his Cameroonian teammate, especially against one of the league's best teams.
Defenders – Three of the four defenders will retain their places in the team against Leicester City. Victor Lindelof will be the only one to retire and Noussair Mazraoui will replace him.
The Moroccan is expected to start at right back, while Diogo Dalot will move to the left side of the defence. Lisandro Martínez will partner Matthijs de Ligt at the heart of Manchester United's back four against Chelsea.
Casemiro is likely to start
Midfielders – Manuel Ugarte's role at Manchester United has been very limited so far in the cup competitions and the bench could await him in another Premier League match.
Christian Eriksen could start in the deepest position. £70m signing casemiro He is likely to retain his place alongside the Danish international, who scored twice in midweek amid his improved form.
Bruno Fernandes will be Man Utd's attacking midfielder, while Mark Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho will retain their places on the left and right wings, respectively.
Forward – Joshua Zirkzee is expected to be replaced by Rasmus Hojlundwho was rested in Wednesday's EFL Cup match.
Here's how the Red Devils will likely line up against Chelsea:
