• Morgan Schneiderlin has not played last four games. The Frenchman is expected to return for this game.
• Wayne Rooney who missed Boxing Day game against Stoke City is likely to return to the lineup.
• Memphis Depay could start from the bench after his poor display against Stoke City. Anthony Martial is expected to start on the wing.
• Bastian Schweinsteiger has returned from his three game suspension.
• Matteo Darmain could make a return from his injury.

• Striker Diego Costa who scored twice last weekend against Watford is suspended for this game.
• Attacker Eden Hazard is doubtful for this clash.
• Striker Radamel Falcao is yet to return to full fitness.
• Skipper John Terry could be seen on the bench after an unimpressive display last weekend. Kurt Zouma is likely to replace him.
• Nemanja Matic and John Obi Mikel are likely to start in the midfield with Cesc Fabregas behind the striker Loic Remy.

• Chelsea are unbeaten in their last eight games against Man United in all campaigns.
• Man United have failed to pick up a point from their last three Premier League games.
• Chelsea have not won any of their last six away games in Premier League.
• Three red cards have been seen in last five meetings between them in Premier League.