Premier League GW9 Predictions: Chelsea vs Manchester United & More

Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League Gameweek 9 early kick-off on Saturday, October 31. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed defender Maxence Lacroix is sidelined until after the international break, while Moises Caicedo is fit. Meanwhile, under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick remains without injured forward Benjamin Sesko until January, though Kobbie Mainoo has returned to training and Carrick addressed the recent benching of Bruno Fernandes.

The gameweek preview also covers Bournemouth hosting Leeds United and Brentford facing Nottingham Forest. Bournemouth manager Marco Rose confirmed Junior Kroupi is back in the squad, while Leeds manager Daniel Farke noted an improving squad injury situation. Elsewhere, Brentford will be without Fabio Carvalho until after the international break, and Forest boss Oliver Glasner reported that Neco Williams is available.