Manchester United have had a rocky start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. After four league matches, they have only managed four points. Their most recent fixture was a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Manchester City in the derby. Prior to that, they eked out a narrow home victory over Burnley, drew with Fulham away, and lost at home to Arsenal.

Chelsea have been steadier. They are unbeaten in their first four Premier League matches: two wins and two draws. Their goals have been flowing, especially away, and their away results so far include a big win at West Ham and a draw at Brentford.

Home and Away Form

Manchester United – Last Home Matches This Season

So far this season, United have played only two home league games:

• Vs Burnley (Home) – a close win, despite struggles.

• Vs Arsenal (Home) – a loss, where Arsenal edged them.

Chelsea – Last  Away Matches This Season

Chelsea’s away form this season in the Premier League:

• At West Ham United – impressive win by a large margin.

• At Brentford – a draw, in a game where they responded but could not quite take all three points.

Head-to-Head Record

Last Five Meetings Between Manchester United and Chelsea

Here are the last five League meetings (Premier League) between the two:

So in the last five: 2 wins for United, 2 wins for Chelsea, 1 draw.

Overall Head-to-Head

• Total matches played: According to several sources, around 48 Premier League / major competition matches with documented stats in recent databases.

• Of those, United have won ~16, Chelsea have won ~16, draws also ~16.

• Goals scored: United ~68 to Chelsea ~60 in those matches.

Breakdown of the Last Five at the Home Ground vs Away Ground

• At Old Trafford (United home) in recent meetings versus Chelsea:

  From the last five matches including some at Old Trafford: United have managed wins in a couple (e.g. Dec 2023, May 2023), draws, and losses. Specifically, United beat Chelsea 2-1 (Dec 2023) and 4-1 (May 2023) when hosting. They drew 1-1 in November 2024 when hosting.

• At Stamford Bridge (Chelsea home) in the same sample: Chelsea have won there (e.g. May 2025, April 2024), while also conceding tight matches. For example, the 4-3 win in April 2024, and 1-0 in May 2025.

Thus, the record shows that neither side dominates significantly when at home against the other—they tend to produce competitive matches.

Team News

• Manchester United: They are dealing with injury and suspension issues. Notably, Lisandro Martinez is out (knee injury) and still not match fit. Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount are doubts, both having missed recent games. Diogo Dalot is also unavailable.

• Chelsea: They too have key absences. Summer signing Liam Delap is injured long-term. Other players such as Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia and Benoît Badiashile are also ruled out or doubtful.