Chelsea vs Man Utd
Chelsea will host a sluggish Manchester United team on Sunday. Usually, this match-up is labelled as the biggest of the season, but this year it has a different feel.
Chelsea, led by Jose Mourinho and finally hitting their stride after a great Christmas period, face a struggling Manchester United team.
With United’s top two players, Van Persie and Rooney, out for the clash, it seems like Chelsea are certain to win. This match is very important for both teams, but in different circumstances.
Usually both teams will need this win to stay atop the table, but this year Chelsea need to keep pace with the top two, while United are scrapping their way into a Champions League spot.
Manchester United will have to deal with somewhat of an injury crisis with Rooney, RvP, Ashley Young, Fellaini, Ferdinand, and Jones all likely to be missing the clash, while Chelsea will only be missing Ivanovic, with Lampard available to play.
Referee Phil Dowd will be appointed to look over this game, and will have a tough job. Chelsea vs United matches always seem to stir up some controversy, usually surrounding a referee’s decision.
Possible Line-Ups:
Chelsea:
Cech;
Azpilicueta, Cahill, Terry, Cole;
Luiz, Ramires;
Willian, Oscar, Hazard;
Torres
Manchester United:
De Gea;
Rafael, Smalling, Vidic, Evra;
Fletcher, Carrick;
Valenica, Januzaj, Kagawa;
Welbeck
Predictions:
Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd
Hazard and Torres score one goal each
Hazard to win Man Of The Match
