Chelsea vs Manchester United: 5 players to watch out for

Chelsea will host Manchester United in this weekend's Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 22.

The Blues have registered 20 points from 10 games in the Premier League this season and currently occupy the fourth position in the league standings.

The Red Devils, meanwhile, have registered 19 points from 10 games in the league and currently occupy the fifth position in the Premier League table.

Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Brentford in their last game on October 19.

Manchester United recorded a convincing 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur in their last game on October 19.

Given the one-point gap between the two teams in the standings, this encounter will be fascinating to watch as both teams would love to secure all three points.

Without further ado, let's look at five players to watch out for in this clash on Saturday.

#5 Mason Mount (Chelsea)

Mount's recent resurgence under Graham Potter has been brilliant and he is one of the players who could trouble the Red Devils back-line.

The Englishman has netted two goals and has registered two assists in 10 league appearances this season.

The 23-year-old recently equalled Frank Lampard's goalscoring record after 137 games for the Blues, scoring 31 goals.

Mount is a crucial player for the Blues in attack going into this clash on Saturday.

#4 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

The Portuguese international's work-rate has been outstanding for the Red Devils in recent times.

Fernandes has netted two goals and has registered one assist in 10 Premier League appearances this season.

The 28-year-old have now scored 52 goals for the Red Devils, surpassing the likes of Steve Bruce, Juan Mata and Roy Keane.

Fernandes’ intuition in attack will be vital for the Red Devils in this encounter.

#3 Antony (Manchester United)

The Brazilian's quick feet and vision for goal has been brilliant in attack for the Red Devils.

Antony has netted three goals in five Premier League appearances for the Red Devils this season.

The 22-year-old presence in attack could be pivotal for Manchester United in this clash.

#2 Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea)

The Spaniard has been brilliant in goal ever since Potter's reign began at Chelsea.

Kepa has kept three clean sheets in four Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season.

Chelsea's goalless draw against Brentford on October 19 was the 28-year-old's 50th clean sheet for the Blues and his presence in goal will be needed for the Blues going into this encounter.

#1 Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

The Englishman has netted three goals and has registered two assists in 10 Premier League games for Manchester United this season.

Despite Rashford's inability to find the back of the net in recent weeks, his attacking prowess makes him one of the attackers to watch out for in this clash.

The 24-year-old will most likely lead the line in attack for Manchester United in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was axed out of the squad by Erik Ten Hag for this clash.

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Chelsea vs Manchester United: 5 players to watch out for | Premier League 2022-23

#5 Mason Mount (Chelsea)

#4 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

#3 Antony (Manchester United)

#2 Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea)

#1 Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)