Starting XI
4-3-3 — approximate shape; some positions inferred from career data, not this match
Substitutes
- Chris Smallingon 88'
- Jonny Evanson 46'
Verified from 24 cited sources and the canonical match record.
Verified from 24 cited sources and the canonical match record.
Manchester United went in as the favourite by rating, 1770 to Chelsea’s 1717.
Previous head-to-head results
160 previous meetings with Chelsea · 43% win rate
This exact result, before
- 2–1v Chelsea20/09/2025
Premier League
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Premier League
- 2–1v Chelsea25/02/2018
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- 2–1v Chelsea12/04/2011
Champions LgQuarter-final2nd
- 2–1v Chelsea18/01/2003
Premier League
- 2–1v Chelsea28/10/1970
League CupRound 4
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- 2–1WvChelseaChelseaChelseaPremier League·25 Feb 2018 · 2017-182017-18Premier LeaguePremier LeagueGame 28
- 2–1WvChelseaChelseaChelseaChampions Lg·12 Apr 2011 · 2010-112010-11Champions LgUEFA Champions LeagueQuarter-final2nd
- 2–1WvChelseaChelseaChelseaPremier League·18 Jan 2003 · 2002-032002-03Premier LeaguePremier League
- 2–1WvChelseaChelseaChelseaLeague Cup·28 Oct 1970 · 1970-711970-71League CupLeague CupRound 4
Other home meetings with Chelsea that finished 2–1. Full head-to-head →
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attendance:supporting, opposition-goals, result, starting-lineup, united-scorers, used-substitutes
attendance:supporting, opposition-goals, result, starting-lineup, united-scorers, used-substitutes