Manchester United will look to steady the ship when they host Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Softfootball reports that the Red Devils are reeling from a heavy 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City, their second loss in four league outings, and pressure is mounting on manager Ruben Amorim to deliver a response.
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United’s inconsistent form has left fans frustrated, and speculation is growing that Amorim could face the axe during the October international break if results don’t improve. His record of 31 points from 31 league matches has only intensified scrutiny. Still, there are positives: United have won two of their last three home league games, already matching the total from their previous 11 (D2, L7). The return of Matheus Cunha and Diogo Dalot will also be a boost, though Lisandro Martínez (ACL) and Mason Mount remain long-term absentees.
Chelsea arrive in Manchester off the back of their first loss of the season, a 3-1 Champions League setback against Bayern Munich. That result, coupled with a 2-2 draw at Brentford, has left Enzo Maresca demanding his side “build something special.” The Blues have been steady travellers in the league, losing just one of their last six away games (W3, D2).
Manchester United uploaded a video on their official X account of the equalising goal Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot to Level against Chelsea the last time the Blues came to Old Trafford
History suggests a tight contest. This is the most drawn fixture in Premier League history, with 27 stalemates, 14 of which came at Old Trafford. United are unbeaten in their last 12 home league meetings with Chelsea (W5, D7), though they risk consecutive defeats in this rivalry for the first time since 2011.
Possible Lineups
Manchester United: Bayindir, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Diallo, Sesko
Chelsea: Sánchez, Gusto, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella. Caicedo, Fernandez, Estêvão, Palmer, Neto, Joao Pedro
SoftFootball’s Prediction
Key men to watch include Bryan Mbeumo, who has six direct goal involvements in seven league games against Chelsea, and Moisés Caicedo, whose away scoring streak for the Blues continues to grow.
Scoreline Prediction: Manchester United 1-3 Chelsea
With both sides desperate for momentum, Saturday’s clash could prove defining for Amorim’s future and Chelsea’s title aspirations.
