Chelsea Lunchtime Round-Up, Saturday 31st October 2026: Blues Host Manchester United with Big Team News Ahead of Kick-Off
It's matchday at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea welcome Manchester United this lunchtime in a clash both sides will be desperate to win, according to Football.London (Football.London). The Guardian note Chelsea arrive sitting fifth in the Premier League table, though neither side has quite hit the heights they'd have hoped for so far this season (The Guardian). We Ain't Got No History reckon United's troubles run deeper than Chelsea's at the moment, but Xabi Alonso's men still need the points just the same (We Ain't Got No History).
The official line-up has now been confirmed by ChelseaFC.com ahead of kick-off (ChelseaFC.com), with We Ain't Got No History also running through the teams and how to follow the action (We Ain't Got No History). Alonso has explained why Jordan Henderson is missing from the squad for this one, with the club's official site carrying his comments on the veteran midfielder's absence (ChelseaFC.com).
In the WSL, BBC Sport have a fun one as Keira Walsh and Aggie Beever-Jones swap honest verdicts on each other's dress sense (BBC Sport).
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