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Chelsea go to Old Trafford to face Manchester United, but the first four is still too tight.
The Blues drew 2-2 at home against Burnley in the last defeat, missing the opportunity to take advantage over Arsenal and its opponents this weekend, but qualifying for the League of Nations next season's champions remain in their hands at three games of late.
Maurizio Sarri was injured Monday by the fracture of his achilles by Callum Hudson-Odoi, 18 years old. Midfielder Golo Kante is also slightly injured ribs.
It remains to be seen whether Kante will be ready for Sunday, but defender Antonio Rudiger is back in the race after a knee injury. Here's how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's shock.
Goalkeeper and defenders
Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) – Kepa could not do much about Burnley's goals on Monday night, especially Jeff Hendrick's comeback from the box.
Cesar Azpilicueta (RB) – I managed a decisive pbad for Gonzalo Higuain against the Claret with a smart back heel.
David Luiz (BC) – Luiz's first goal for Chelsea was beaten by United in 2011: a superb half-volley in a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
Antonio Rudiger (BC) – Rudiger should return to the starting lineup instead of Andreas Christensen. The German opened the scoring during the reverse match of October.
Emerson Palmieri (LB) – Emerson has entered the last four Premier League matches, while he appears to have replaced Marcos Alonso on the left-back.
Midfielders
Jorginho (DM) – Jorginho could be in a difficult Sunday afternoon if Kante is unable to play. United is likely to aim for the Italian as have already made many teams this season.
Mateo Kovacic (CM) – Kovacic replaced Kante at half-time on Monday and had no real impact on the game – a story all too familiar with Croatian.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (CM) – Blues fans hope Loftus-Cheek will be able to tackle Burnley as he continues to shine as Chelsea's most productive midfielder.
Before
Pedro Rodriguez (RW) – Pedro did not start his league match this month, but the 31-year-old has scored two goals and a decisive pbad when he plays since the start of the Europa League against Slavia Prague.
Gonzalo Higuain (ST) – After six scoreless appearances, Higuain broke a home against Burnley for his fourth of the season. However, the striker was visibly furious to be replaced by Olivier Giroud, throwing a bottle of frustration.
Eden Hazard (LW) – Hazard has scored five times against Man Utd – most recently since the final of the FA Cup 2018.
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