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 more — Manchester United vs Chelsea preview.
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