Confirmed Manchester United XI to face Chelsea: Scott McTominay and Daniel James start

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Daniel James of Manchester United celebrates with Anthony Martial after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on February 21, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has included Scott McTominay and Daniel James in his Manchester United starting lineup to face Chelsea in the Premier League.

United can extend their advantage over Thomas Tuchel’s side to nine points with victory at Stamford Bridge.

But this will be a major test against a Chelsea side who are reinvigorated under their new German boss.

Solskjaer has made five changes from the team that drew 0-0 against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in the Europa League on Thursday.

McTominay was a doubt after his impact injury against La Real in Turin but joins Fred in the midfield axis.

David De Gea returns in goal and is protected by Solskjaer’s first-choice back four with captain Harry Maguire back after his midweek rest.

James has impressed with two goals in his last three starts and is given a huge opportunity in West London in attack alongside Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.

Man Utd XI to face Chelsea: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw, Fred, McTominay, Fernandes, Greenwood, Rashford, James.

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