A key contest in the hunt for Champions League football takes place under the lights at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, as Chelsea do battle with Manchester United in the Premier League.Following their 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford in September, the Red Devils are looking to complete the top-flight double over the Blues for just the second time after the 2019-20 season.United have lost two of their last four Premier League matches (W1 D1), as many as in their previous 22 fixtures (W12 D8), and they are in danger of losing back-to-back top-flight games for the first time this season – league leaders Arsenal are the only other team yet to lose consecutive games in the division.Defensive improvements will be vital for a positive result on Saturday, given the Red Devils have kept just three clean sheets in 13 Premier League matches since the turn of the year, and only one shutout in their last 21 games on the road.As for United, they will be without first-choice centre-back pairing Martinez and Maguire due to suspension. Maguire was due to return from a one-game ban this weekend, but he has been handed an additional one-match suspension for improper conduct following his dismissal at Bournemouth last month.Fellow centre-back Matthis de Ligt (back) remains sidelined through injury, so Ayden Heaven could be tasked with filling in at the heart of the defence.

Luke Shaw is set to continue at left-back, while Diego Dalot will hope to replace Noussair Mazraoui at right-back, although one of those three may have to fill in at center back given recent developments. On top of suspensions to Maguire and Martinez, Leny Yoro is set to miss the match after picking up an injury this week. It was reported across multiple outlets on Friday that the Frenchman did not travel with the team to London.Kobbie Mainoo was thought to be doubtful with a knock that forced him to miss the defeat to Leeds, but he has traveled with the squad on the trip south.

Manuel Ugarte may continue in midfield with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. The latter is just three assists away from equalling the all-time record of 20 in a single Premier League season. Mason Mount is also available.

After being surprisingly benched against Leeds, Bryan Mbeumo could earn a recall in attack, either on the right wing at the expense of Amad Diallo, or up front in place of Benjamin Sesko.Premier League ScheduleIt’s an evening kickoff in the UK, which means a 3 p.m. kickoff on the East Coast of the U.S.Premier League ChannelThe match is on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. Those Stateside can watch on NBC Sports Network or the USA channel. For Spanish language coverage, tune into Telemundo. In Canada, it’s on DAZN and Fubo.Everyone else, head on over to LiveSoccerTV to find your viewing options.Predicted LineupManchester United possible starting lineup: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Heaven, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo