Summary of Enzo Maresca’s pre-Manchester United press conference:

Bayern loss: Tough UCL opener, some good moments but room to improve; “we don’t like to lose.”

Raheem & Axel situation: Understands it’s difficult for players not in the squad; club ensures they can train properly.

On Ruben Amorim: Rates him highly, calls him a “magnificent manager” despite challenges.

On Man United: Old Trafford is always a tough place; United’s struggles make them more motivated to win.

Squad fitness: Cole Palmer “okay” but some players still to be assessed; Marc Guiu back and expected to be used; Garnacho ready to start.

Young talents: Estevão and Palmer can play wide or as a 10; praises their quality and versatility.

Pressure: Feels pressure every game, not just after losses; Bayern, PSG, Barcelona are among toughest away fixtures.

Would you start Andrey Santos and Josh Acheampong against Manchester United?

Chelsea’s win rate at Old Trafford in the Premier League is 18% (6/33), our lowest away record to any team we have visited 10+ times.

We don't do so well at Old Trafford. Let's hope tomorrow isn't business as usual.

📊 After their 1-0 win in May, Chelsea are looking for successive league victories over Manchester United for the first time since winning three in a row from November 2009 to March 2011 under Carlo Ancelotti.

[Via BBC Sport]

📊 Bryan Mbeumo has been involved in six goals in seven Premier League appearances against Chelsea (3 goals, 3 assists) – all while playing for Brentford.

Chelsea vs Manchester United is the most drawn fixture in Premier League history, finishing level 27 times. 14 of those draws have come at Old Trafford.

[ BBC Sport ]