Chelsea vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Blues out to end a run of three straight Premier League defeats without scoring

A crucial fixture in the battle for Champions League qualification takes centre stage tonight as Chelsea host Manchester United . Liam Rosenior finds himself under serious scrutiny despite only being in the job for three months as his side's form has nosed dived in recent weeks, leaving them seven points behind Man United in the Premier League table ahead of a must-win fixture.

The Blues have lost their last three league games in succession and without scoring but are set to be boosted by the return of Enzo Fernandez following a club-imposed suspension for comments made about Real Madrid which were adjudged to have "crossed a line".

Man Utd , themselves, are bidding for a return to winning ways after two matches without one either side of the international break. That said, an injury crisis in threatens to derail plans to complete a league double over Chelsea and boost hopes of a top-five finish in the process. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea never quite looked like scoring against Manchester City Stamford Bridge last week, despite Liam Rosenior naming a strong side. That will be cause for concern as squad morale appears to be plummeting.

In defeat by Leeds, though, United showed sustained threat, even if their clinical edge was rather lacking.

The only strike against Michael Carrick on Monday night was the decision to start Benjamin Sesko in place of Bryan Mbeumo. Get his selection right at Stamford Bridge, though, and he can be confident of taking three points back up north.

Manchester United to win, 2-1.

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Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez will both miss the match through suspension, leaving Man United with a shortage of central defenders as Leny Yoro has reportedly not travelled to the capital.

Ayden Heaven is set to start at the bridge, but his central defensive partner is less clear.

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Reece James remains sidelined along with Jamie Gittens and Filip Jorgensen.

Trevoh Chalobah (ankle) is back in Chelsea training and could be back in the matchday squad for the first time since the Champions League last-16 second leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

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TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm BST on TNT Sports 1.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.

Live coverage: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the ground.

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Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Chelsea vs Manchester United .

After three Premier League losses in a row, the pressure is firmly on Chelsea tonight as another defeat would leave them with an even bigger mountain to climb in the battle for Champions League football.

Man United arrive in west London on the back of a surprise home loss to Leeds on Monday night, missing the chance to tighten their grip on third place.

We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm BST from the Stamford Bridge. Stick with us!