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Thibaut Courtois out of Manchester United v Chelsea clash - Here’s why
THIBAUT COURTOIS will MISS today’s clash between Manchester United and Chelsea with an ankle injury.
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois scores free-kick in training
Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois was expected to start at Old Trafford today (4pm).
But an ankle problem picked up in training means he will be absent from the clash.
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois misses the game with Manchester United
Courtois suffered an ankle injury in Chelsea training
Asmir Begovic will come in for the Belgium international for his first Premier League appearance of the season.
Earlier today Chelsea were snapped entering their team hotel in Manchester through a fire exit.
The Blues can restore their seven-point lead over Tottenham at the top of the table with a win over Jose Mourinho’s side today.
Chelsea beat Manchester United 4-0 in this reverse fixture back in October but the Red Devils have not lost in the league since.
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