Press conference with Manchester United's caretaker manager Michael Carrick ahead of his side's Premier League match against Chelsea
Manchester United face a daunting trip to Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday, eyeing two wins in two under Michael Carrick. The stand-in boss has injury and suspension issues at the end of a turbulent November. Express Sport looks at the latest team news and how United could line up on what could be a tricky afternoon at Stamford Bridge.
Michael Carrick wants to end his short tenure with a perfect record. (Image: GETTY)
Defence: Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Lindelof, Telles
Aaron Wan-Bissaka will have to be at his defensive best to mute Thomas Tuchel's dangerous wide attackers.
Captain Harry Maguire is suspended after his red card at Watford, joining Raphael Varane in the list of absentees.
Carrick will have to field his second-choice partnership - Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof - against a likely-returning Romelu Lukaku.
After missing the Villarreal triumph, Luke Shaw is still a doubt, meaning Alex Telles should keep his place in a heavily rotated defence.
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Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani are both expected to miss another game on Sunday, but United may have settled on their preferred attacking line.
After scoring his first United goal against Villarreal, Sancho will be riding high and should start on the right again.
In midweek, Marcus Rashford made way for Anthony Martial but will likely switch with the Frenchman again on the left flank.
There is concern over whether Ronaldo will suit Ralf Rangnick's pressing style this season, but he continues to remind people why he's deemed undroppable with consistent goal contributions.
Man Utd have lost five of their last seven Premier League games. (Image: EXPRESS)