Manchester United will face Chelsea in the Premier League on October 31, but English midfielder Cole Palmer will be able to play despite the red card he received in the last match against Tottenham. Palmer was sent off for two successive bookings in nine minutes during the second half of the Blues' 2‑0 defeat. A red card results in a one-match ban, but the ban only applies to the competition in which the sending off was given. In Palmer's case, the suspension will be served in the Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, so it does not affect his availability for the clash against United.
Chelsea, in fact, can count on Palmer for the Halloween match against Manchester United. The midfielder has already shown his ability to make the difference in knockout games, such as when he scored twice in three minutes in the Carabao Cup to lead the Blues to a 6‑3 victory against Leeds. His presence in the center of the pitch will be a key element for the Blues in their next Premier League match.
Manchester United, for their part, will have to organize themselves without their regular midfielder, but will have the chance to take advantage of his experience and his ability to create decisive chances. Chelsea, with Palmer on the pitch, will be able to focus on a more dynamic and attacking game, taking advantage of his ability to recover balls and create spaces for his teammates.
With Palmer's suspension already served in the Carabao Cup, Chelsea can count on him for the Premier League match. Manchester United will instead have to find an alternative to cover the lack of a key midfielder, while Chelsea will be able to count on a player who has proven to be decisive in crucial moments. The match therefore promises to be an interesting match between two teams looking to consolidate their position in the Premier League table.