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Adam Newson

Confirmed Chelsea team vs Man United: James and Rudiger return, Jorginho starts, Lukaku left out

Thomas Tuchel has made two changes to his Chelsea side for this evening's Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford, with Reece James and Antonio Rudiger both returning to the starting XI after their respective hamstring and groin injuries.

The Blues head into tonight's clash off the back of a 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Sunday. Tuchel's side were far from their best against the Hammers – a 90th-minute winner from Christian Pulisic was required – and will have to improve despite the recent struggles of United under Ralf Rangnick.

The Chelsea head coach has gone with the majority of the players that started at the weekend's win. Edouard Mendy maintains his place in goal and the back three consists of Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva and Rudiger, who has opted to leave the club at the end of his contract in the summer.

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