Merson advises Carrick to bench United player against Chelsea.

Former football player Paul Merson recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United. He believes that United's recent struggles will continue and Chelsea will come out on top with a 2-1 victory. Merson also suggested that Chelsea should make a change in their starting lineup by benching striker Benjamin Sesko and bringing him on as a substitute instead.

Chelsea will be looking to improve their chances of qualifying for the Champions League as they face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Under the leadership of manager Liam Rosenior, Chelsea has had a tough run of games, winning only one out of their last six matches and dropping to sixth place in the Premier League. On the other hand, Manchester United has seen an improvement in their performance since Michael Carrick took over as caretaker manager, currently sitting at third place in the table.

Despite United's recent success, they have faced a setback in their last two games, drawing against Bournemouth and suffering a shocking defeat against Leeds United. Merson predicts that their winless streak will continue as they face a determined Chelsea side at home. Merson also believes that Chelsea's key player Enzo Fernandez will make a return to the starting lineup after being absent in their recent matches.

However, he suggests that Sesko should be left out and brought on as a substitute to make an impact, as he has done so effectively in the second half of the season. In addition to his predictions, Merson also shared his thoughts on Chelsea's recent performance against Manchester City, calling it "atrocious of the highest level." He also points out that the upcoming match against United is a must-win game for Chelsea, as their schedule for the next few games is quite challenging. Merson acknowledges that United will also be facing some challenges with injuries and a recent loss against Leeds.

However, he believes that they have the advantage in securing a spot in the Champions League if they can avoid a defeat, as Chelsea will still have to face tough opponents like Liverpool in their remaining matches. In conclusion, Merson predicts a 2-1 victory for Chelsea and suggests that United should leave Sesko out of the starting lineup in order to have a game-changing impact as a substitute. He also reminds us of United's previous win against Chelsea earlier this season, where they took advantage of a red card given to Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

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