Chelsea lineup vs Manchester United
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Chelsea's expected lineup vs Manchester United, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 10 matches): Lacroix (9), Colwill (8), Acheampong (7), Gusto (5), Fofana (4); Neto (7), Hato (6); Rogers (9), Pedro (6). Out: Martínez, Palmer. Only 2 fans have predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Tottenham match on 24 Oct.
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Chelsea predicted lineup vs Manchester United
2 UNAVAILABLEChelsea are without Martínez and Palmer at home to Manchester United in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches is: Martínez in goal, a back five of Lacroix, Colwill, Acheampong, Gusto and Fofana, and Rogers and Pedro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Martínez (Out), Palmer (Suspended).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 16 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
- Doubtful: Gusto.
- Based on starts across 10 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Chelsea, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. One draw.
- Tottenham (H)Sat 24 Oct · 9 XIs1010
- Everton (A)Sat 17 Oct · 20 XIs109
- Bournemouth (H)Sat 10 Oct · 25 XIs87
- Brentford (A)Fri 18 Sept · 16 XIs86
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Chelsea are 5th in the EPL on 13 points from 8 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.
Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
Most Common Chelsea Starting XI
Based on 10 official matches this season
- MartínezGK · 6 starts
- LacroixDEF · 9 starts
- ColwillDEF · 8 starts
- AcheampongDEF · 7 starts
- GustoDEF · 5 starts
- FofanaDEF · 4 starts
- PalmerMID · 9 starts
- NetoMID · 7 starts
- HatoMID · 6 starts
- RogersFWD · 9 starts
- PedroFWD · 6 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesPalmer·Estêvão
- CornersHenderson·Neto·James·Estêvão·Gusto·Rogers
- Direct free kicksJames·Henderson·Palmer·Rogers·Neto
Palmer scored a penalty this season.
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Chelsea
- What is Chelsea's expected lineup?
- Chelsea are without Martínez and Palmer at home to Manchester United in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches is: Martínez in goal, a back five of Lacroix, Colwill, Acheampong, Gusto and Fofana, and Rogers and Pedro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez (out), Lacroix, Colwill, Acheampong, Gusto, Fofana, Palmer (suspended), Neto, Hato, Rogers, Pedro.
- Who started Chelsea's last match?
- Chelsea's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): M. Penders, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, M. Lacroix, L. Colwill, Pedro Neto, M. Caicedo, J. Henderson, J. Hato, C. Palmer, Geovany Tcherno Quenda, M. Rogers.
- What was Chelsea's last result?
- Chelsea lost to Tottenham 0–2 on 24 Oct 2026.
- When did Chelsea last win?
- Chelsea last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating Everton 2–0.
- Who takes penalties for Chelsea?
- C. Palmer is Chelsea's first choice penalty taker, with Estêvão next in line. Palmer scored a penalty this season.
- Who has made the most starts for Chelsea this season?
- M. Rogers leads with 9 starts for Chelsea across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Chelsea use most often?
- Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 in 6 of their 10 matches this season.
- Which Chelsea goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Emiliano Martínez has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Chelsea this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Chelsea defender has started the most this season?
- Maxence Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea this season, starting 9 matches.
- Which Chelsea midfielder has started the most this season?
- Cole Palmer has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea this season, starting 9 matches.
- Which Chelsea forward has started the most this season?
- Morgan Rogers has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea this season, starting 9 matches.
Goalkeepers
Chelsea past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Premier League | 4th | 20 | 9 | 9 | 69 |
| 2023-24 | Premier League | 6th | 18 | 9 | 11 | 63 |
| 2022-23 | Premier League | 12th | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 2021-22 | Premier League | 3rd | 21 | 11 | 6 | 74 |
| 2020-21 | Premier League | 4th | 19 | 10 | 9 | 67 |
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