Chelsea vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League latest score and confirmed lineups

Chelsea welcome United to Stamford Bridge (Picture: Getty) Chelsea host Manchester United on what could be a defining night in the battle for a Premier League top five finish. Under Michael Carrick’s steady guidance, United appeared to be firmly back on track and on course to confirming their return to the Champions League next season. A dismal defeat at home to Leeds United on Monday however exposed some familiar old problems. United have also arrived in west London without four of their five available centre-halves and are in danger of losing momentum when they need it most. Chelsea need a lift themselves. Three consecutive defeats in the league has left them in sixth place with a swift turnaround needed if they want Champions League football next season. Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage. Live Feed Sort: Newest first Oldest first April 18, 2026 6:48 pm Chelsea vs Manchester United confirmed teams Chris Davie Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer, Estevao, Delap, NetoSubs: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Chalobah, Tosin, Andrey Santos, Essugo, Lavia, Garnacho, GuiuMan Utd: Lammens; Dalot, Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes; Mbeumo, Sesko, CunhaSubs: Bayindir, Malacia, Mount, T. Flectehr, Thwaites, Ugarte, Amad, Lacey, Zirkzee April 18, 2026 6:42 pm Chelsea fans protest outside Stamford Bridge Chris Davie (PA Wire) (PA Wire) Chelsea fans are making their feelings clear towards the club owners BlueCo outside Stamford Bridge. April 18, 2026 6:37 pm Enzo set to return for Chelsea Chris Davie (AP) Enzo Fernandez is poised make his return after serving a two-match suspension for his comments about Madrid that he made during the international break.Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Jamie Gittens and Filip Jorgensen are all sidelined. April 18, 2026 6:33 pm Team news shortly Chris Davie Leny Yoro is expected to miss the game through injury (Getty) Team news will land in around 15 minutes or so. What we already know is that Manchester United are dealing with a defensive crisis with Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez both suspended, while Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu are still out.Ayden Heaven is United’s only fit centre-back and he is expected to start alongside either Luke Shaw or Noussair Mazraoui in central defence. April 18, 2026 6:29 pm Welcome Chris Davie (Shutterstock) Good evening and welcome to Metro’s live coverage of Chelsea vs Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.