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| Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League Match Preview, Score Prediction & Starting Lineup (May 17, 2025) |
Get ready for a heated Premier League clash as Chelsea vs Manchester United takes center stage this week! This high-stakes matchup will be held at Stamford Bridge on Friday, May 17, 2025, and it’s a game that could shake up the race for European spots. Whether you're backing the Blues or the Red Devils, here's everything you need to know — from score prediction to starting lineup and live stream details.
Match Info: Chelsea vs Manchester United
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Date: Friday, May 17, 2025
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Kick-off Time: 2:15 AM WIB (Indonesian Western Time)
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Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
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Referee: Chris Kavanagh
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VAR: Craig Pawson
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Manchester United (Live Stream)
Football fans in Indonesia can catch the Chelsea vs Man United live stream via subscription-based platforms such as Vidio or Mola, depending on the official broadcasting rights in the region. Make sure to tune in ahead of kick-off for full pre-match coverage!
Match Preview: Chelsea More Motivated as United Focus on Europa Final
Chelsea enters this game chasing a top-four finish and a crucial ticket to next season’s UEFA Champions League. However, their recent 0–2 loss to Newcastle put extra pressure on this match. Victory at home is now a must.
Manchester United, on the other hand, has been struggling. They haven't won any of their last seven Premier League matches since the March international break. With a Europa League final coming up against Tottenham, manager Ruben Amorim is likely to rest key players and field a rotated squad.
A win for Chelsea would help them climb above Aston Villa (depending on Spurs’ result) and give them a big advantage heading into the season’s final game against Nottingham Forest.
Head-to-Head: Chelsea vs Manchester United (Last 5 Matches)
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Chelsea wins: 1
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Man United wins: 2
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Draws: 2
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Most recent meeting: Man United 1–1 Chelsea (November 3, 2024)
Recent Form
Chelsea:
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Lost 0–2 vs Newcastle (May 11, 2025)
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Won 1–0 vs Djurgården (May 8, 2025)
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Won 3–1 vs Liverpool (May 4, 2025)
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Won 4–1 vs Djurgården (May 1, 2025)
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Won 1–0 vs Everton (April 26, 2025)
Manchester United:
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Lost 0–2 vs West Ham (May 11, 2025)
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Won 4–1 vs Athletic Club (May 8, 2025)
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Lost 3–4 vs Brentford (May 4, 2025)
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Won 3–0 vs Athletic Club (May 1, 2025)
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Drew 1–1 vs Bournemouth (April 27, 2025)
Chelsea Team News: Striker Crisis Continues
Chelsea will be without striker Nicolas Jackson due to a suspension following his red card against Newcastle. Christopher Nkunku is still recovering from injury, and Marc Guiu is doubtful. Manager Enzo Maresca might deploy Pedro Neto as a false nine.
The good news is that Reece James is back from illness and available to play. However, Mykhailo Mudryk (suspended), Wesley Fofana, and Omari Kellyman (injured) are all ruled out. Jadon Sancho is ineligible as he’s on loan from United.
Predicted Chelsea Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Palmer, Fernández, Madueke; Neto
Manchester United Team News: Rotations Expected
Although manager Ruben Amorim insists they will approach the match seriously, all signs point to heavy rotation to keep players fresh for the Europa League final.
Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martínez, Leny Yoro, and Ayden Heaven are injured. Diogo Dalot is also out, and Joshua Zirkzee is sidelined for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
Predicted Manchester United Starting Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Onana; Fredricson, Maguire, Shaw; Amad, Mainoo, Eriksen, Amass; Mount, Garnacho; Obi
Score Prediction: Chelsea vs Manchester United
With Chelsea needing the win more and United potentially resting key players, the home side looks favored to take all three points. Even without a natural striker, Chelsea’s midfield power — led by Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández — could be enough to break down a weakened Red Devils defense.
Predicted Final Score:
Chelsea 2–0 Manchester United
This Chelsea vs Manchester United match is more than just another Premier League fixture — it's a battle for pride, European spots, and momentum. Will Chelsea capitalize on United’s rotation and take a big step toward the top four? Or will the Red Devils surprise everyone with a strong away performance?
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