Chelsea vs Man United: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 12:30 UTC, in the Premier League (round 9). Prediction markets make Chelsea the favourite at 53%, with the draw at 23% (Polymarket). Chelsea have had 14 days of rest since playing Everton (Premier League); Man United have had 9 after facing Como and travel about 262 km. Chelsea are without 6 players (Pep Chavarría, Malo Gusto, Emiliano Martínez and others); Man United are missing 8 (Ayden Heaven, Marcus Rashford, Lisandro Martínez and others).