Chelsea vs Manchester United Premier League 2025-26 LIVE: Estevao gets injured; CHE 0-0 MUN
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Hello and welcome to another big match of the Premier League 2025/26 season. This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the live updates of the Chelsea vs Manchester United match at Stamford Bridge tonight.
Chelsea have been struggling across competitions, as after their defeat in the Champions League, they have now lost three back-to-back Premier League games as well.
On the other hand, Manchester United, who brought back their good old form from their golden era, faced their first home defeat under Michael Carrick in the Premier League.
Chelsea, who were currently at number six in the points table, would suddenly be desperate to get a win at their home and get a step ahead in their quest for Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Manchester United, who are comfortable at number 3, would not like to lose any points and lose the momentum as we get to the business end of the season.
So with Champions League qualification on the line, we can hope for a nil-biter of a game. Hold your breath and enjoy the coverage of the Chelsea vs Manchester United game.
Live Updates
Tough time for the Brazilian
25' | Yellow card
Chance for United.
Break from United, and a long high ball found Mbuemo, who picked out Cunha, whose hard first touch gave away the chance and also earned him a yellow card for fouling Hato.
23' | Not much speed in the game
Since Estevao has gone back to the bench, we have not seen the early speed from either of the teams.
21' | United fighting for the ball
United has not been able to win the ball from Chelsea as the home team has enjoyed most of the possession. As they were looking to make a move, Cucurella fouled Dalot at the halfway mark to hand them a free-kick.
18' | Chance for Garnacho
Right after a minute of coming, the Argentine forward had a chance to score.
Palmer with move to find Pedro Neto, whose lobbed ball nearly found the feet of a sliding Garnacho.
16' | Change for Chelsea
Alejandro Garnacho replaces Estêvão because of an injury.
14' | Garnacho getting ready
Looks like Estevao is injured and will not be able to play. Garnacho is getting ready to come in against his former team. He gets a mix reaction from the fans.
13' | Chance for Estevao
Big mistake from Shaw as he played the ball to Delap, who found Estevao on the move.
After a wrong footing, he could not finish the chance as he went to the ground after making a weak shot.
11' | Estevao goes for the goal
From the right, the Brazilian went for a curling left-footed shot, which went outside the far post.
Palmer with the move that started the attack for Chelsea.
11' | No penalty
No penalty has been given as VAR has ruled this out. It was just outsde the box although it looked like a harsh challenge.
10' | VAR check
Might be a penalty. Heaven has brought Palmer down as he made a quick entry inside the box.
Why Joao is missing?
5' | Delap makes the run
Delap made a good run behind the defence on the left. He entered the final third but could not find any Blue jersey to his right.
Meantime, young Heaven came from behind to win the ball.
2' | Break in the game
Dalot goes down after a tussle with Caicedo. Since this is a head injury, we have a stoppage in the game.
1' | Kick-off
Kick-off in London.
The Red Devils are here too
United are here 👊
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 18, 2026
📱 #ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/iquzpWRYnj
A superstar in making?
A first time in the senior squad for #MUAcademy midfielder, Jim Thwaites 🫡❤️ pic.twitter.com/AS5SKvQix4
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 18, 2026
AT HOME!
Arriving at SB. 👊#CFC | #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/HIbue8jk3h
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 18, 2026
Four changes for United
Our other prediction came out right as Ayden Heaven came into the starting XI, along with Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo and Bryan Mbeumo.
Two changes for Chelsea
As we had informed during the build-up, Enzo Fernandez has returned to the XI, while Joao Pedro missed out as Liam Dilap replaced him in the starting lineup.
Lineups | Chelsea
XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo (c), Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Estevao; Delap
Substitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Tosin, Chalobah, Andrey Santos, Lavia, Essugo, Garnacho, Guiu
Lineups | Manchester United
XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Malacia, T. Fletcher, Thwaites, Mount, Ugarte, Amad, Lacey, Zirkzee.
Ayden Heaven to feature?
With both Lisnadro Martinez and Harry Maguire suspended for this game, and Leni Yorro's injury, Carrick might go for the U-20 England international star.
“He's trained well, I've got no worries. He went away and played with England a couple of weeks ago and done well, so yeah, [he's] looking forward to the game, for sure," Carrick told the media.
Enzo is set to return
'Enzo has been with the group and has been training very, very well," Liam Rosenior, Chelsea's head coach, has told the press on the eve of the match.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Last five meetings
| Season | Competition | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 20/09/2025 | MUN 2:1 CHE |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 16/05/2025 | CHE 1:0 MUN |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 03/11/2024 | MUN 1:1 CHE |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 04/04/2024 | CHE 4:3 MUN |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 06/12/2023 | MUN 2:1 CHE |
Chelsea vs Manchester United: H2H stats
| Competition | Chlesea | Draws | Manchester United |
| Premier League | 20 | 27 | 20 |
| Overall | 57 | 55 | 82 |
How to watch the match?
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Match details
Match: Chelsea vs. Manchester United, Premier League 205/26.
Date: 19 April, 2026
Time: 12.30 am IST
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Liam Rosenior has confirmed Joao Pedro is absent for today's Premier League clash with Manchester United due to a thigh injury, but expects the Brazilian to play against Brighton & Hove Albion in midweek.