Carabao Cup 2019-20: Chelsea vs Manchester United preview, build-up

fourth round of Carabao Cup sees some exciting match-ups. Chelsea face off against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United after Arsenal pay a visit to Anfield on October 30. Manchester United will look to replicate ir 4-0 victory against Chelsea on opening day of Premier League 2019-20 season. 

However, Blues have come a long way since ir opening day defeat against Red Devils. Having seen Eden Hazard depart for Real Madrid in summer, many doubted Chelsea's goalscoring abilities before start of season. Blues, however, welcomed back a number of youngsters this season, after seeing likes of Fikayo Tomori, Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount spend last season on loan in Championship. Mount and Abraham, particularly, have shined for Blues, with Tammy Abraham netting eight goals in Chelsea's first nine games in Premier League this season.

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Man United's striking woes

Mason Mount has also impressed after a successful stint with Derby County. ir brilliant form has also seen m being called up to Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro Qualifiers. Manchester United, on or hand, have flattered to deceive since prevailing over Blues in ir season opener. United sold Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan in summer and also allowed Alexis Sanchez to leave on loan. ir departures have thinned United's striking options this season. Red Devils have scored just 10 goals in ir first nine Premier League games - same tally as relegation battlers rwich City. 

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United laboured to a 1-0 win over Partizan Belgrade in ir midweek Europa League fixture and bagged a 1-3 away win against rwich in Premier League. victory over Serbian side did little to impress former Man United midfielder, Paul Scholes. Scholes, who dictated United's gameplay for years, blasted United's display against Partizan Belgrade, saying that Red Devils played like a team of strangers. Having had Marcus Rashford and Daniel James come from bench did little to boost United's goalscoring opportunities, as y required a penalty from Anthony Martial to seal ir victory. 

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Chelsea vs Manchester United: A blockbuster clash

Carabao Cup fixture could serve as an opportunity for both clubs to test ir bench strength going into a busy season. With a hectic Christmas schedule in near future, both Chelsea and Manchester United could do well to have ir fringe players rack up some much-needed game time. Chelsea vs Manchester United is scheduled to kick off at 1:35 am on October 30. 

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