Here is the team news of the early kickoff games in the Premier league;
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 25: A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea starting XI: Mendy, Christensen, Azpilicueta(c), Rüdiger, Kanté, Jorginho, James, Alonso, Kovacic, Werner, Lukaku
Substitutes: Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Havertz, Chilwell, Ziyech, Ñíguez, Hudson-Odoi, Arrizabalaga, Thiago Silva
Manchester City Starting XI: Ederson, João Cancelo, Laporte, Walker, Rúben Dias(c), De Bruyne, Foden, Rodri, Grealish, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus
Subs: Stones, Aké, Lavia, Steffen, Sterling, Torres, Fernandinho, Palmer, Mahrez.
Chelsea welcome back Edouard Mendy into the starting XI after sitting out of the last two games while Reece James marks return from suspension. Thiago Silva named on the bench.
Kevin De Bruyne makes his first league start this season. Aymeric Laporte returns from injury as Ruben Dias captains the side.
Manchester United starting XI: de Gea, Varane, Maguire(c), Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Bruno Fernandes, Pogba, McTominay, Greenwood, Fred, Cristiano Ronaldo
Subs: Diogo Dalot, Sancho, Lingard, Cavani, Lindelöf, Martial, Heaton, van de Beek, Matic
Aston Villa starting XI: Martínez, Targett, Mings(c), Cash, Konsa, Hause, Ramsey, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Watkins, Ings
Subs: Young, Archer, Steer, El Ghazi, Buendía, Bogarde, Nakamba, Traoré, Chukwuemeka
C. Ronaldo has scored more Premier League goals against Aston Villa, eight, than against any other team. Eyes will be on double figures as the host look to return to winning ways.
United are also unbeaten in their last 16 games against Villa, winning 13 and drawing three times in the process.
Morgan Sanson and Bailey miss out due to injuries while Axel Tuanzebe is ineligible. Marcus Rashford continues recovery but Edinson Cavani is on the bench.
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