Chelsea's early defensive record under Xabi Alonso has joined an unwanted Premier League list.
Brentford’s discipline and Chelsea’s injuries exposed deeper flaws in Alonso’s side at the Gtech.
Chelsea travel to Brentford without João Pedro, with injury doubts also affecting Reece James and Moisés Caicedo.
João Pedro’s knee problem could keep him out for around three-and-a-half weeks.
Pedro is still available for Chelsea’s Brentford test, with Alonso delaying a final fitness call until Friday.
Pedro’s Brazil withdrawal leaves Chelsea facing an early test of Alonso’s attacking depth.
Baleba nears training return as United target a debut after the international break.
Shaw misses out for United, but Carrick expects a quick return after managing his fitness carefully.
City have O’Reilly back for Old Trafford, but Doku remains out after calf injury setback.
United enter the derby with injuries to Baleba, Shaw, Amad, de Ligt and Ugarte unresolved.
