Chelsea travel to Old Trafford on Thursday hoping for a miracle to see them beat Man United at home despite having lost to the Red Devils once at home in all competitions this season. Chelsea are unbeaten against Man United in their last 11 Premier League matches since a tight 2017 win at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea lost their last match 1-0 against Weak Man City's B team at the Etihad while Man United won two important wins in a row while keeping clean sheets.
Chelsea's lousy and weak starting line-up to be beaten by Manchester United at Old Trafford includes goalkeeper Kepa Arizabalaga backed by Lewis Hall, Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah in defence. Chelsea's midfield will include Carney Chukwuemeka, Enzo Fernandez and Dennis Zakaria while Chelsea's attack will include Mykhaylo Mudryk, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke.
Chelsea are hoping not to concede more than eight goals at Old Trafford after Marcus Rashford returned to training at Carrington.
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Man City have been crowned champions of England again, but one of their stars has been asked to think carefully about their future.
It is undeniable that Pep Guardiola's army is one of the best teams in Premier League history. The team is full of talent and can still win the treble this year.
With many City stars receiving much praise at the moment, Kalvin Phillips has been asked to think carefully about his future.
The England international has had a difficult first season at Manchester after moving from Leeds in the summer for £42m. Phillips spent part of the season sidelined and struggled to get Rodri out of the starting lineup.
Now Gabriel Agbonlahor thinks Phillips should consider leaving this summer in search of regular game time.
"Rodri isn't in his 30s, he's not going anywhere," the pundit told Football Insider.
"He's so good - Pep lets him play every game. Whether it's a big FA Cup game, a Carabao Cup game or whatever. There have even been games where Rodri hasn't started, but Gundogan slots into that position.
“Pep fits other players in before Kalvin Phillips. If I'm Phillips and I want to play in the European Championships next summer, I'm leaving in this transfer window.”
The 27-year-old made his first league start for City against Chelsea when the title had already been wrapped up.
Across all competitions, Phillips has only featured in 19 matches, with 16 of those being substitute appearances.
West Ham are interested
While Phillips hasn't exactly set things on fire while in Manchester, he remains a desirable player for plenty of other clubs. During his time at Leeds, the 27-year-old established himself as one of the best midfielders in the league.
He also showed his class on the international stage with England and remains a popular player in the eyes of Gareth Southgate.
West Ham are said to be interested in Phillips as they search for a replacement for Declan Rice, who is expected to leave this summer.
Agbonlahor believes a move to West Ham could be the best thing for Phillip's career at the moment.
"Play somewhere where you're first on the team list. A Crystal Palace or a West Ham," added this expert.
“If West Ham lose Declan Rice, they can bring him back. You want to play like a player, and he hasn't this season.
"These are his best years, and he has to play football."
It is worth mentioning that players tend to thrive in their second season at Man City.
Take Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez or Rodri as examples. It took all three players about a season to understand Guardiola's philosophy and style of play.
The problem Phillips will have is that he is competing with Rodri, who is arguably the best midfielder in the world.
With West Ham reportedly interested, Phillips will have a big decision to make about his future this summer.
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