Chelsea's winless streak against Manchester United continued as they were outplayed and outclassed at Old Trafford. Mauricio Pochettino's decision to start Marc Cucurella at right-back instead of Reece James backfired, contributing to Chelsea's downfall. Despite a promising first half with a 1-1 score, Erik ten Hag's men dominated, securing a much-needed win with Scott McTominay's decisive header. This loss placed Chelsea in 10th position in the Premier League after 15 matches.
Turning attention to upcoming League Cup action, Chelsea faces a tough match against Newcastle at Saint James Park, while Manchester United hosts AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Without further delay, let's focus on the main message of this article, highlighting three players Chelsea should bench following the defeat to Manchester United:
1. Raheem Sterling, who was virtually absent in both halves of the Premier League clash.
2. Mykhalio Mudryk, who remained largely anonymous during the defeat at Old Trafford, marking Chelsea's fourth away loss of the season.
3. Nicolas Jackson, who missed a crucial chance to level the score against Manchester United and had the fewest touches of the ball at Old Trafford.
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