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Hazard, Rooney, Lampard, Ronaldo: The ultimate Chelsea & Man Utd combined XI

Not a single current player for either side makes it.

By Sam Cooper · Football 365

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:55 AM

Key Things to Know

Sam Cooper selected an all-time combined XI of Chelsea and Manchester United players since the year 2000.
The defense features Petr Cech in goal alongside Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, and Ashley Cole.
The midfield trio consists of Frank Lampard, Roy Keane, and Paul Scholes.

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Planet Football writer Sam Cooper selected an all-time combined XI featuring the best Chelsea and Manchester United players since 2000 ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture. The hypothetical lineup includes Petr Cech in goal, a back four of Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, and Ashley Cole, and a midfield featuring Frank Lampard, Roy Keane, and Paul Scholes.

Cooper completes the lineup with an attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Eden Hazard, and Wayne Rooney, selecting them over other notable legends such as Ryan Giggs and Didier Drogba.

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