Robert Sanchez starts in goal for the Blues and will be protected by a back four of Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella.

Moises Caicedo is expected to move back into midfield and will be partnered by Enzo Fernandez. Romeo Lavia is among the Chelsea substitutes.

Noni Madueke keeps his place on the right flank. Cole Palmer is set to occupy the No.10 role. Pedro Neto will be deployed from the left.

With Nicolas Jackson suspended, Academy graduate Tyrique George comes into the starting XI and is expected to lead the Blues attack.

Chelsea: Sanchez; James (c), Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; George

Chelsea substitutes: Jorgensen, Bettinelli, Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Anselmino, Badiashile, Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall

Manchester United: Onana; Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Amad, Hojlund, Mount

Manchester United: Bayindir, Amass, Fredricson, Heaven, Collyer, Eriksen, Mainoo, Ugarte, Garnacho.