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Enzo Maresca's Chelsea Face Tough Test at Old Trafford Against Man United

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Chelsea vs Manchester United Preview: Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca prepares his team for a tough test at Old Trafford against Manchester United. Read more.


“It's always difficult... But you have to learn to handle these things...”

 
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is gearing up for a tough challenge as his team visits Manchester United at Old Trafford, saying it's “always difficult” to play against United, regardless of the circumstances. Despite United's early season struggles, Maresca believes they'll be a formidable opponent, especially after their 3-0 derby defeat.


Alejandro Garnacho's performance, despite facing his former club. He believes Garnacho has adapted well to Chelsea's style and is ready to start. However, Garnacho might receive a hostile reception from United fans, and Maresca has warned him to be prepared.


“It's always difficult to play United away at Old Trafford. Now is not the right moment, next year or last year, it's always difficult,” Maresca told reporters ahead of Saturday's game.


“Some of the games they have played this season are not the real result. Even the Man City game, until 1-0, 2-0 they were in the game. At 0-0 they had a few chances to score. It will be a tough game, no doubt.


“When you struggle, there's a desire to win the next game. Against Chelsea, at home, in front of their fans, they are all reasons why this game is important for them.”




Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea's £40 million signing from Manchester United, is poised to start against his former club. After impressing Enzo Maresca in his cameo appearances against Brentford and Bayern Munich, the manager believes Garnacho is ready to start. “In the last two games, he was very good when he came on. We are happy with the way he has adapted to our style and what we want from the winger. I think he is ready to start,” Maresca said. This will be a significant test for Garnacho, who had a bitter tenure at United before joining Chelsea in a deal worth £40 million, with reports suggesting a 10% sell-on clause. Given his history with Manchester United, Garnacho might receive a mixed reception from the Old Trafford crowd.


Alejandro Garnacho has a point to prove when Chelsea faces Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Argentine winger was one of five players frozen out of Ruben Amorim's squad before his departure, and now he's set to start against his former club under Enzo Maresca. “It's always difficult... But you have to learn to handle these things,” Maresca said, advising Garnacho to keep his emotions in check if United fans give him a tough time.


Garnacho's readiness to start comes after impressive cameo appearances in Chelsea's previous two matches. Maresca believes he's adapting well to the team's style, saying, “In the last two games, he was very good when he came on. We're happy with the way he's adapting to our style and what we want from the winger. I think he is ready to start.”


Meanwhile, Cole Palmer is available for selection despite holding his groin during Wednesday's Champions League loss to Bayern Munich. Palmer made his first start after a groin injury and scored in the 3-1 defeat. Maresca said, “Cole is okay. We have a session now, we flew back yesterday. We need to assess some players, we have some doubts.” The Chelsea manager will evaluate Palmer's condition after today's training session to determine his fitness level for the match against Manchester United.


Head-to-Head Statistics

The Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Manchester United has a long history of competitiveness, with Chelsea not having won at Old Trafford since Juan Mata's late winner in May 2013. This match holds the record for the most drawn encounters in Premier League history, with 27 stalemates.



Match Details

The match between Chelsea and Manchester United is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM WAT at Old Trafford.




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