Chelsea take on Manchester United today in the Premier League’s blockbuster fixture.

The Blues have made an impressive start to the 2018/19 Premier League campaign and sit in second place after eight games.

Maurizio Sarri’s side are unbeaten in the league so fat this season and are level on points with both Manchester City and Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have struggled so far this term. Manager Jose Mourinho finds himself under pressure after racking up just 13 points after eight games. The Red Devils did, however, come back from 2-0 down against Newcastle United to win 3-2 in their last league fixture.

Jose Mourinho has made changes to his starting lineup and has opted to field Lindelof and Smalling in defense. Alexis Sanchez starts on the bench once again while Rashford who impressed for England during the week starts.

Sarri meanwhile has decided to start with Alvaro Morata today. The Spain international scored twice during his last outing for Chelsea.

United have won just one game out of their last three and have won two and lost two of their Premier League games on the road. Chelsea meanwhile have registered three wins and a draw at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea v Manchester United – Confirmed Lineups

Chelsea Confirmed Starting XI: Kepa. Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Rudiger, Alonso, Jorginho, Kovacic, Kante, Willian, Morata, Hazard

Manchester United Confirmed Starting XI: De Gea, Young, Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw, Mata, Matic, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku, Martial