Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home since 1910
Kick off November 2024 with a Premier League showdown that has fans worldwide on edge. Manchester United, facing a major crisis and waning faith in young manager Erik ten Hag, will host a resurgent Chelsea at Old Trafford. Chelsea, reinvigorated under billionaire Todd Boehly, seems to have found their right man in Enzo Maresca. V9Bet predicts this clash will be fiercely contested as both teams not only aim for confidence boosts but also to secure crucial points in their battle for European spots
As the 2024/25 Premier League season reaches the 9-game mark, the stakes are high. Manchester United finds itself in a worrying position, sitting 14th with just 11 points despite a recent change in ownership from the Glazer family to INEOS’s Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Manager Erik ten Hag has yet to meet fans’ high expectations. In contrast, Chelsea under Todd Boehly has invested over £1 billion in the past two years and, with Enzo Maresca now at the helm, has seen significant improvement, amassing 17 points from 9 games.
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Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home since 1910
Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home since 1910, was funded by John Henry Davies, a wealthy benefactor who revived Newton Heath during financial hardship, turning it into a storied club. This iconic stadium has witnessed both triumphant and challenging times, even sustaining damage during WWII. Known as the “Theatre of Dreams,” it remains the Premier League’s second-largest stadium, second only to Wembley Stadium.
The “Red Devils” Manchester United have played 9 Premier League games so far, with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. This is a concerning statistic, especially given they’ve only faced two top-6 opponents: Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. The main issue seems to be their offense, scoring only 8 goals, averaging a mere 0.88 goals per game. Defensively, they’ve conceded an average of 1.22 goals per game, a number that reflects Erik ten Hag’s focus on a cautious, defense-first approach.
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The “Blues” Chelsea have had a promising start to the 2024/25 season. Under young coach Enzo Maresca, a former protégé of Pep Guardiola, the once lackluster Chelsea has regained ambition and drive. It’s no surprise that they’ve accumulated 17 points from 9 games, with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Despite setbacks in key matches against Manchester City and Liverpool, their offensive strength stands out with 19 goals scored, averaging 2 goals per game.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will be without Kobbie Mainoo, who joins the injury list alongside Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Lenny Yoro, Mason Mount, and Antony. Harry Maguire’s fitness remains questionable, but Jonny Evans is fit and ready to bolster the defense. Otherwise, the squad has no additional concerns.
Expected Lineup for Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui; Casemiro, Christian Eriksen; Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund
Alejandro Garnacho - They player that still got the stable form
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, has a fully available squad with no injury or suspension concerns, aside from recently signed youngster Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa, who isn’t a regular starter. Chelsea is expected to field their strongest lineup for the trip to Old Trafford.
Expected Lineup for Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto; Nicolas Jackson
Cole Palmer - The key man who has such a very hot form
IM Sports (Inplay Matrix) offers an interesting handicap for this matchup, considering Manchester United’s form compared to Chelsea's recent momentum. Betting on the visitors could be a safer choice here. For over/under bettors, the odds are set at 3/3.5, reflecting a potentially low-scoring game as Erik ten Hag is likely to focus on defensive stability to protect his position. Notably, only 3 of their last 10 meetings have surpassed three total goals.
Manchester United’s confidence seems to dwindle with each game, especially in attack, where inefficiency and missed chances have become a recurring issue. Their defense is also heavily impacted by injuries. On the other hand, Chelsea arrives in high spirits, with their skillful and dynamic attack offering a stark contrast. Over 90 minutes, it’s difficult to see United securing a win—holding Chelsea to a draw would already be a considerable achievement for the Red Devils.
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Given the caliber of Manchester United, they won’t back down easily when facing a direct competitor for league and European qualification. However, right now, “The Red Devils” are facing numerous challenges, including injuries, misfortunes on the field, and the mounting pressure on their manager. The upcoming match against Chelsea could be a decisive turning point for the season, determining whether Erik ten Hag continues to build his vision for the team or parts ways.