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RWB: Reece James
Manchester United will rightly expect Chelsea to start with Reece James at right-wing back in their Premier League encounter on Sunday. Chelsea have in James one of the best right backs in the Premier League and in the world at the moment.
The full-back will go into the match against Manchester United having delivered four goals and four assists in the Premier League so far. The 21-year-old has played a key role for the Blues this season, serving as a secret weapon for Thomas Tuchel, with his increased productivity evidence of this.
Against Manchester United, more of this is expected.
With the Manchester United side low on confidence, James will have a vital role to play for Chelsea, who look to retain their place atop the Premier League standings.
CM: Jorginho
As usual, Jorginho is expected to start in midfield for Chelsea against Manchester United. The Italian midfielder has been a mainstay this season for Thomas Tuchel in the Premier League, especially with the extended absence of Mateo Kovacic.
Jorginho will take on the captain's armband against Manchester United, having done so in the club's last few matches in the absence of Cesar Azpilicueta. The midfielder will play a key role for Chelsea in the middle of the park against Manchester United.
CM: Ruben Loftus-Cheek
In the absence of the injured N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to start in midfield for Chelsea against Manchester United.
The Englishman has excelled when played in the pivot by Thomas Tuchel this season and he will be looking to deliver good performances consistently. Tuchel will have high hopes of him performing well against Manchester United.
Loftus-Cheek will have an interesting battle against the Manchester United midfield because of his sheer frame and style of play. The midfielder will likely hold the key to ball progression for Chelsea in the match.
LWB: Marcos Alonso
Experienced Spanish defender Marcos Alonso is expected to start against Manchester United after Ben Chilwell picked up an unfortunate injury against Juventus.
Despite Tuchel's decision to play Cesar Azpilicueta in place of Chilwell after his injury, it is doubtful that he will continue in that position. The defender has scored against Manchester United in the past and is adept at finding the back of the net for his team.
Alonso has hardly featured in the Premier League since the early weeks of the season, but would be just as crucial as Reece James. The Spaniard played and impressed in the inverted wing-back role for Spain in the UEFA Nations League finals and could be asked to replicate that performance against Manchester United.
