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Manchester United vs Chelsea; Starting Lineups, TV Times & Open Thread

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In what is traditionally one of the biggest fixtures of the season, Manchester United faces its first massive test of the season after a relatively easy schedule during the beginning of the season. Its opponent, Chelsea, couldn’t be any stronger — currently undefeated and seemingly invincible.

For viewers in the United States, the Noon ET kickoff will be shown live on free-to-air NBC.

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States:

Manchester United vs Chelsea, Noon, NBC and Telemundo and NBC Sports Live Extra

Starting lineups

Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Januzaj, Mata, Di Maria, Fellaini, Van Persie

Subs: Lindegaard, Blackett, Fletcher, Carrick, Herrera, A.Pereira, Wilson

Chelsea: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Filipe Luis; Fabregas, Matic; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Drogba

Subs: Cech, Zouma, Ake, Mikel, Baker, Salah, Schurrle

Both Radamel Falcao and Diego Costa failed late fitness tests, which means that Didier Drogba gets a rare start for Chelsea while Adnan Januzaj will start up top alongside Robin van Persie.

Read moreManchester United vs Chelsea preview.

Before, during or after today’s match, join the conversation in the comments section below with fellow soccer fans from around the world.

 

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