Man Utd team news: Mourinho names strong starting XI for Chelsea clash - Martial dropped

MANCHESTER UNITED take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this afternoon and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the team news.

Romelu Lukaku leads the line for Manchester UnitedGETTY

Romelu Lukaku leads the line for Manchester United today

Manchester United go into today's clash at Stamford Bridge off the back of a 2-0 win over Benfica in midweek.

Jesse Lingard had to be be substituted in the game because of a back problem but makes the bench today.

Antonio Valenica and Ashley Young were both rested for the Champions League clash but are back in the squad for today's match.

Jose Mourinho took a squad of 22 players down to the capital while Paul Pogba, Michael Carrick, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Luke Shaw remain long-term absentees.

Anthony Martial has been dropped to the bench despite starting against Benfica on Tuesday, while Marouane Fellaini also makes his return.

Manchester United starting XI: De Gea, Bailly, Valencia, Jones, Smalling, Young, Herrera, Matic, Mkhitaryan, Lukaku, Rashford.

Subs: Romero, Blind, Darmian, Fellaini, McTominay, Lingard, Martial.

United haven't won at Stamford Bridge sine 2012 but remain unbeaten in the league this season.

Chelsea meanwhile, have struggled of late following a draw and a defeat to Roma in the Champions League.

CLICK HERE FOR CHELSEA'S STARTING XI.

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