Manchester United now run into the league leaders Chelsea for the first time this season. With impressive comebacks and strikers in full force United have every chance of winning the game this weekend.The last win for United at the Bridge was in April 2002 and United will look to cut that long stretch this Sunday.
Chelsea on the other hand were very good in the league so far, with strike force of Hazard, Mata, Oscar and Torres the blues are sitting pretty on the top of the table. With 7 wins out of 8 games Chelsea was the only side to be unbeaten in the league.
John Terry out with suspension may be a cause of worry but a game against Man Utd, in a place they have been winning for years is not a concern for Chelsea.
Frank Lampard being used to the life on the bench at Chelsea made way for Oscar and Victor Moses who add the pace and skill into the game. Di Matteo believes in his young guns and they have always delivered this season. The losses to Chelsea this season were to Atletico Madrid and in the Champions league this mid week apart from that Chelsea were good in their campaign.
The 8 matches which they faced so far may not be competitive but the win over Spurs last weekend marked, Chelsea have a good squad and thier challenge for the title this season is not to be over looked.
Sir Alex also admits the fear from Hazard, Mata and Oscar along with Torres. With Rooney and Van Persie both doing well up front United will once again look on to their strikers to deliver. This match marks the first biggest clash of the season where the first meets the second as in the league table at this very moment.
Statistics Chelsea vs Manchester United
- David Luiz scored in both of his appearances for Chelsea against United at Stamford Bridge since his arrival.
- Robin van Persie scored five Premier League goals at Chelsea, the joint-most of any visiting player. 8 goals from 8 matches so far this season.
posted on 26 Oct, 2012 by John Paul Komaravalli
posted on 26 Oct, 2012 by John Paul Komaravalli
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