Confirmed Man Utd line-up to face Chelsea, Kobbie Mainoo starts as centre-back decision made

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Manchester United’s starting line-up to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge has been confirmed.

Michael Carrick’s team to take on Chelsea has been announced, with the centre-back injury crisis the biggest question mark pre-game.

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Manchester United starting line-up vs Chelsea

It is a must-win game, after Manchester United lost to Leeds, with the race for Champions League football heating up.

Victory would put United 10 points clear inside the top five, with Carrick being handicapped by injury and suspension following shambolic FA decisions impacting United.

Senne Lammens starts in goal for United, to no surprise, given he is among the first names on the team sheet.

The back four was the point of concern pre-game, with Carrick opting for Noussair Mazraoui at centre-back, partnering Ayden Heaven. While Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw are at full-back.

Midfield sees Kobbie Mainoo return to fitness alongside Casemiro, with Bruno Fernandes ahead of them in the number 10.

In attack, Bryan Mbeumo replaces Amad, as Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha keep their place.

After starring in the FA Youth Cup, Jim Thwaites is on the bench in with a chance of making his debut.

Michael Carrick being dealt an unfair hand in Champions League race

Saturday night is a massive game for United, which Carrick needs to win, but everything is piling up against him.

At a crucial point of the season, Carrick all of a sudden finds himself down to one central defender.

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Leny Yoro has picked up a season-ending injury ahead of this weekend and, as a result, isn’t in the squad to face Chelsea.

Harry Maguire got a one-match suspension for allegedly swearing at a match official. Meanwhile, Lisandro Martinez is suspended for three games after pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair; despite how ridiculous the decision was, an appeal was unsuccessful.

Matthijs de Ligt hasn’t been seen since December.

None of this is aiding United’s chance of securing Champions League football next season, with Carrick now facing an uphill battle.