EPL Friday Night: Top4 Ambitions Meet Historic Rivalry as Chelsea Welcomes Manchester United to Stamford Bridge

In a crucial Premier League match, Chelsea will play Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 8:15 PM (UK time).

Chelsea wants to get as many points as possible from their remaining games in order to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, where they are currently level with Aston Villa on points. They would improve their standing in the top four with a win over Manchester United.

Manchester United’s attention is now on the next UEFA Europa regular final against Tottenham Hotspur after a poor regular season that saw them finish in 16th place. In order to save important players for the championship game, manager Ruben Amorim is anticipated to use a rotating squad.

Team News

Chelsea:

With Christopher Nkunku still ailing, Chelsea’s attacking worries are exacerbated by the suspension of striker Nicolas Jackson after he was sent off in the last game.
It is expected that wingers Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke will assist Cole Palmer in spearheading the assault.

Manchester United:

It is anticipated that important players like Rasmus Højlund, Casemiro, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, and André Onana would get some rest because of Europa League Finals Against Spurs.
With Chido Obi-Martin spearheading the attack and Altay Bayındır in goal, a young squad is expected.

Previous Game

Moisés Caicedo and Bruno Fernandes scored goals for their respective clubs in the 1-1 draw that resulted from the rematch at Old Trafford.
In their past 14 Premier League meetings with Manchester United, Chelsea has only triumphed once.