Premier League: Man United vs Chelsea preview 09/20/2025

 


Event Details

  • Fixture: Manchester United vs Chelsea
  • Competition: Premier League 2025-26, Matchday 5.
  • Date & Kick-off: Saturday 20 September 2025; kick-off at 5:30pm BST (UK time).
  • Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester. United’s home ground.
  • Referee: Peter Bankes is selected to officiate.

 

 

Team News & Injuries / Availability

Manchester United

  • Back in contention: Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha are both fit again for the Chelsea match after missing the Manchester derby.
  • Out / still unavailable:
    • Diogo Dalot is injured (muscle problem).
    • Lisandro Martínez is still recovering from a knee operation.
    • Tyrell Malacia is not fully fit yet. He is working back via under-21s/training.
  • Goalkeeper Situation: United may use new signing Senne Lammens, particularly after some less assured performances from Altay Bayındır.

Chelsea

  • Unavailable / doubts:
    • Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended.
    • Levi Colwill, Liam Delap, Benoît Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, and Dário Essugo are all unavailable for various injury/fitness reasons.
  • Returning / fit players:
    • Cole Palmer is fit and available.
    • Alejandro Garnacho (recently transferred from United) is ready to play and may start, possibly facing his former club.

 

Live Stream / Where to Watch

  • UK: The match is broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, starting coverage before kick-off. Also on Sky Ultra HD.
  • USA: Platforms like fuboTV, NBC Sports App are expected to show.
  • Other regions: Depending on local Premier League rights holders; platforms like DAZN, or local sports broadcasters. Live stream options vary by country.