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Never a Good Time to Play Man Utd, Says Maresca as Chelsea Seek Rare Away Win

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Sterling and Disasi train separately as they await January transfers; both remain outside first-team plans amid contractual issues.

  • Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s team faced Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, aiming to end a 12-year Premier League drought there.
  • Maresca insisted there is never a good time to play United away, despite both sides’ early-season struggles and recent challenges.
  • Chelsea sits fifth in the league hoping to extend their unbeaten start, while United is 14th with one win and a recent 3-0 derby defeat.
  • Maresca said they need to assess some players amid doubts, confirmed Cole Palmer is available despite a groin issue, and said Garnacho must manage emotions if provoked.
  • The match posed a stern test at Old Trafford, with Maresca emphasizing its difficulty and the importance of handling pressures as Chelsea seeks Premier League progress.
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, September 19, 2025.
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