Carlo Ancelotti has gone with the striker pairing of Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres up front.
Branislav Ivanovic comes in place of ineligible David Luiz at centre back position with Jose Bosingwa retaining his place at right back.
Midfield comprises of Frank Lampard, Michael Essien, Ramires and Yuri Zhirkov who replaces Malouda at the left. Benayoun is on the bench for Chelsea after around 7-8 month injury lay-off.
Rio Ferdinand is joined by Rafael in the defensive formation, with Ryan Giggs replacing Nani in the midfield. Manchester United start with Rooney and Hernandez upfront.
Chelsea 4-4-2 formation:
1 Petr Cech; 17 Jose Bosingwa, 2 Branislav Ivanovic , 26 John Terry (c), 3 Ashley Cole; 7 Ramires , 5 Michael Essien, 8 Frank Lampard, 18 Yury Zhirkov, 9 Fernando Torres, 11 Didier Drogba
Subs: 22 Ross Turnbull, 19 Paulo Ferreira, , 12 John Mikel Obi, 10 Yossi Benayoun, 21 Salomon Kalou, 15 Florent Malouda, 39 Nicolas Anelka.
Man United 4-4-2 formation:
Van der Sar; Rafael, Ferdinand,Vidic (c), Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Park, Giggs; Rooney, Hernandez.
Subs: Kuszczak, Evans, Smalling, Gibson, Scholes, Nani, Berbatov.
Subs: Kuszczak, Evans, Smalling, Gibson, Scholes, Nani, Berbatov.
Match Refree: Alberto Mallenco from Spain.
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