Manchester United host Chelsea on the opening weekend of the 2019/20 Premier League season.
It is a mouth-watering showdown that comes so early into the new campaign.
It is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first full season as United manager, while Chelsea could have a new boss in the dugout if Maurizio Sarri joins Juventus this summer.
Frank Lampard is reportedly Chelsea’s first-choice to replace Sarri – and the Blues legend could be forced to rely on youth if the club’s two-window transfer ban is upheld.
Here, talkSPORT.com look at how both clubs could line up at Old Trafford on August 11.
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Manchester United
David De Gea’s future remains up in the air, but reports claim United chiefs are set to make a last-ditch contract offer to him.
The Spaniard, whose deal runs out next summer, is believed to want the same £500,000-a-week wages as Alexis Sanchez.
United appear desperate to keep their No.1 and could give in to his demands to ensure he commits his long-term future to the club.
De Gea could have two new defenders in front of him. Crystal Palace starlet Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a big-money move to United.
Palace have reportedly rejected a £40million bid from the Red Devils and value the right-back at £65million.
Further reports have claimed United will break their transfer record twice to sign Wan-Bissaka and England star Harry Maguire.
The Leicester centre-back was close to moving to Old Trafford last summer, and he is back on the club’s radar.
A defensive partnership with Victor Lindelof would significantly strengthen United’s backline, which would have Luke Shaw at left-back.
Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay could be the workhorses in midfield to give Bruno Fernandes, Sporting Lisbon’s attacking midfielder, who could replace Real Madrid target Paul Pogba, a free role.
Jesse Lingard, who is reportedly set to be offered a new contract by Solskjaer, could operate on the right with new signing Daniel James on the opposite wing and Marcus Rashford through the middle.
With Romelu Lukaku heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan, if he departs, it will be a big season for Rashford.
Chelsea
With Chelsea’s transfer ban, their defence could look very similar to last season. Kepa is certain to keep his place in goal after an encouraging debut season in England.
Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Antonio Rudiger and Marcos Alonso could make up the back four. Right-back Reece James, who is set to get a run in the first-team next season, is sidelined with ligament damage in his ankle.
Fikayo Tomori, who played almost every minute of Derby’s Championship campaign last term, could rival Luiz and Rudiger for a regular starting spot.
Rudiger missed the last month of the 2018/19 season with a knee injury, but is expected to be fit for the United clash.
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Following Jorginho’s shaky debut season at Stamford Bridge, and without Sarri at the helm, a new manager could opt to play N’Golo Kante in his preferred holding midfield role.
Blues academy graduate Mason Mount and Ross Barkley could play slightly further ahead of Kante in a new-look midfield.
New boy Christian Pulisic will have to fill the void left by Eden Hazard, who joined Real Madrid in an initial £88million deal, which could rise to £150million.
England youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is still nursing a ruptured achilles, which could see Willian start on the left wing to accommodate Pulisic.
Tammy Abraham could finally get a chance to lead the line for Chelsea after loan spells with Bristol City, Swansea and Aston Villa.
Here's how the opening weekend of the Premier League will get under way for the 2019/20 season