How Manchester United should line up vs Chelsea in Premier League fixture

Manchester United take on Chelsea at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.

Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed his first game in charge as interim manager on Wednesday night, overseeing an emphatic 5-2 win over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup. United couldn't find the net, despite creating plenty of chances, in the first half against West Ham last weekend, but were in free goalscoring form after Erik ten Hag's sacking.

Van Nistelrooy will continue in charge for the next three matches until Ruben Amorim officially takes over on November 11 following his appointment as United manager on a two and half year contract.

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Here is how our writers think United should start...

Steven Railston

I'd make just two changes from the side that hammered Leicester 5-2 on Wednesday, with Onana coming back into the team for Bayindir, who made a mistake for the Foxes' first goal.

Ugarte quietly went about his business and had a good game against Leicester, so he should retain his starting role alongside Casemiro and Fernandes in midfield.

Van Nistelrooy praised Zirkzee in his pre-match press conference but the 23-year-old is not a natural goalscorer. It's a no-brainer to start Hojlund after he was rested in the Carabao Cup and hopefully he can find the net after hardly being involved against West Ham last weekend.

George Smith

Van Nistelrooy should not feel the need to change too much following the midweek triumph over Leicester. Onana is guaranteed to reclaim his place in goal at Bayindir's expense.

Mazraoui should also be recalled, replacing Victor Lindelof in defence. Dalot, however, should continue in the right-back berth.

Ugarte and Casemiro bossed proceedings in midfield in midweek, giving United a sense of balance, and should be supported by Fernandes again. Hojlund should replace Zirkzee at the tip of the attack and Amad is worthy of a start after a bright cameo performance off the bench against Steve Cooper's side.