PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: CHELSEA VS EVERTON, MANCHESTER UNITED VS BOURNEMOUTH
The Premier League is back with two exciting matches today, as Chelsea hosts Everton and Manchester United takes on Bournemouth. Let’s dive into the previews for these two mouth-watering clashes.
Chelsea vs Everton
Chelsea is on a hot streak, having won five consecutive Premier League matches, and they’ll look to make it six against Everton. The Blues are currently second in the league, just two points behind leaders Liverpool. Everton, on the other hand, is struggling to stay out of the relegation zone, sitting in 16th place with 15 points.
Everton will be without Dwight McNeil, James Garner, and Timothy Iroegbunam due to injuries, while Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia and Joao Felix are uncertain for the match. Chelsea’s predicted lineup includes goalkeeper Sanchez, defenders Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, and Veiga, midfielders Caicedo and Fernandez, and forwards Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, and Jackson.
Chelsea’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, will be looking to continue his team’s winning streak and keep the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the table. Everton’s manager, Sean Dyche, will be hoping to cause an upset and pick up a much-needed win to boost his team’s survival hopes.
You can catch the Chelsea vs Everton match live on USA Network, Peacock, or NBC Sports App, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 a.m. ET.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth
Manchester United is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-4 loss to Tottenham in the EFL Cup. They’ll host Bournemouth, who are unbeaten in their last four matches, including a 1-1 draw against West Ham United.
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is available for selection after missing the last two games, but Mason Mount will be sidelined for several weeks due to injury. Bournemouth has five players out due to injury, including Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Luis Sinisterra, Marcos Senesi, and Marcus Tavernier.
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, will be looking to get his team back on track and pick up a much-needed win to boost their top-four hopes. Bournemouth’s manager, Andoni Iraola, will be hoping to cause an upset and pick up a valuable win to boost his team’s survival hopes.
The Manchester United vs Bournemouth match kicks off at 2:00 p.m. local time (9:00 a.m. ET) at Old Trafford, and you can stream it live on Peacock.
Both matches promise to be exciting encounters, with Chelsea and Manchester United looking to pick up important wins to boost their top-four hopes. Everton and Bournemouth, on the other hand, will be hoping to cause upsets and pick up valuable wins to boost their survival hopes.