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Manchester United and Chelsea Face Selection Headaches Ahead of Premier League Clash

Manchester United and Chelsea Face Selection Headaches Ahead of Premier League Clash
English Premier League · 14:44:31 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Manchester United and Chelsea are both dealing with significant injury concerns ahead of their upcoming Premier League meeting, leaving both managers with difficult selection decisions.

The injury situation comes into focus after United's Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens was at fault for Bournemouth's third goal during a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford on October 25. Lammens' error highlighted the potential impact of absences in key positions for Erik ten Hag's side.

While specific details on the current injury lists for both clubs were not disclosed, the buildup to the high-profile fixture has been dominated by speculation over which players will be fit to feature. Both teams have been managing squad depth issues throughout the early part of the 2026-27 season.

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