Manchester United's clash with Chelsea: Streaming information, game start time, and latest team updates for the Old Trafford encounter
Manchester United are hosting Chelsea at Old Trafford this afternoon, in a match that looks difficult to win for the Red Devils, according to talkSPORT's Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook. The upcoming fixture against the Blues comes at a challenging time for United, who are currently one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League.
The Red Devils are aiming for their 200th Premier League appearance for midfielder Bruno Fernandes, but the team's recent form has raised concerns. Manchester United have not won back-to-back games in the league under current manager Ruben Amorim, with their last victory being followed by a loss against Manchester City.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are looking for successive league victories over Manchester United for the first time since 2011. The Blues, currently unbeaten in the Premier League this year under manager Enzo Maresca, will be eager to maintain their impressive run.
Ruben Amorim's system of 3-4-2-1 has been under scrutiny, with some media outlets interpreting Bruno Fernandes' body language as a lack of faith in the current setup. However, the coach insists the system is not the problem. After the game at the Etihad, Alex Crook pushed Amorim to make changes to his system and personnel, but the coach remains resolute.
Manchester United have been unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League home games against Chelsea, a statistic that offers some hope to the struggling Red Devils. However, the team's disorganized and poorly coached appearance, as noted by Alex Crook, presents a significant challenge.
The upcoming games against Brentford and Sunderland also look difficult for Manchester United to win, according to the same analyst. The pressure is mounting on Ruben Amorim, with the manager under scrutiny following the defeat against Manchester City. There have been suggestions that the players may be losing belief in their leader.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will be looking to build on their current form and secure a much-needed victory against their rivals. For Manchester United, this afternoon's game against Chelsea at Old Trafford is a crucial one in their quest to avoid relegation.
