The latest Premier League weekend kicks off with a blockbuster showdown as Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Michael Carrick will be desperate for a positive result to ease the enormous pressure on his job, having surprisingly been offered a stay of execution despite heavy defeats by Como and Bournemouth over the past 10 days that continued a wretched start to the season and appeared to leave his position untenable.

Carrick will be given the chance to rescue the situation, but needs results fast and will have the added stress of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe being in attendance today. The scrutiny on Chelsea counterpart Xabi Alonso is nowhere near as severe, though he too will be eager to bounce back quickly after the Blues’ winning momentum was halted by a rare home defeat by rivals Tottenham and Carabao Cup penalty heartbreak at Liverpool.

Bruno Fernandes is expected to make a swift return to the Man Utd starting lineup this afternoon and will retain the captaincy after clear-the-air talks with Carrick, while the hosts are boosted by Cole Palmer’s comeback but remain without the likes of Joao Pedro. Follow Chelsea vs Manchester United live below!

Chelsea vs Manchester United latest news

• Kick-off time: 12.30pm GMT, Stamford Bridge

• How to watch: TNT Sports

• Chelsea team news: Fears over major Lacroix blow

• Manchester United team news: Mainoo set to return

• Score prediction

Manchester United team news

10:20 , George Flood

Kobbie Mainoo is set to return to the Manchester United squad at Stamford Bridge after resuming training at Carrington this week following a muscle issue.

However, the club have been rocked by the news that striker Benjamin Sesko is unlikely to play again until at least January as he continues to deal with a lingering shin injury.

Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu remain sidelined with long-term absentee Manuel Ugarte, while Marcus Rashford is still doubtful with a hip problem.

Bruno Fernandes retains the captaincy and is expected to return to United’s starting lineup after holding clear-the-air talks with Michael Carrick this week.

Chelsea team news

10:15 , George Flood

Chelsea are boosted today by the return of boyhood Manchester United fan Cole Palmer, who served a one-match suspension following his late sending off against Tottenham during the defeat by Liverpool.

Pep Chavarria is also back in contention, while Moises Caicedo and Malo Gusto are both fine after struggling at Anfield.

Emi Martinez is pushing to return early following surgery on a fractured jaw, though won’t be involved this afternoon.

Maxence Lacroix picked up a hamstring injury in midweek and reports suggest there are fears that he may not play again until the New Year.

Star striker Joao Pedro remains a key absentee for Chelsea due to a thigh problem, sidelined along with captain Reece James, Jorrel Hato and Jamie Gittens.

How to watch Chelsea vs Manchester United

10:10 , George Flood

TV channel: Chelsea vs Manchester United is being broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 11:30am GMT.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also stream the match live online via the HBO Max app and website.

Chelsea vs Manchester United live

10:05 , George Flood

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of Chelsea vs Manchester United as a high-profile showdown in west London kicks off another huge weekend of Premier League action.

It may be Halloween but the under-fire Michael Carrick will be desperate to put an end to the scary stuff as he seeks a positive result that could well save his job, with United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to be in attendance.

The situation is obviously nothing anywhere near as dire for Chelsea counterpart Xabi Alonso, but he too will be eager to see a bounce back this afternoon after midweek Carabao Cup penalty heartbreak at Liverpool that followed hot on the heels of only a second home league defeat by fierce rivals Tottenham in 36 years.

Kick-off is at 12:30pm GMT, so stay tuned for all your match build-up, breaking team news and live game updates, including expert insight and analysis from Standard Sport’s Chelsea correspondent Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge.