[11:00 AM] Manchester United @ Chelsea

What will be the match result?

Manchester United: Win or Draw

@ Chelsea: Win

 

Recent Results:

Manchester United: 3-2-0

Chelsea: 3-0-2

 

Current Odds:

Manchester United: Win or Draw: (-149)

Chelsea: Win: (+125)

 

• Phil Jones is the only injury concern for Manchester United as Jose Mourinho prepares to return to Chelsea for the first time since being sacked by the club in December. All in all, Mourinho could stick with the same team that earned a 0-0 draw away to Liverpool on Monday. This could see Ashley Young retain his spot in the team after impressing at Anfield, although Anthony Martial is an option after making his return in United’s 4-1 win over Fenerbahce on Thursday, in which he scored.

• Willian missed their win over Leicester last weekend following the death of his mother and it remains to be seen whether he is in the right frame of mind to return this weekend. Pedro is on standby to retain his place if Antonio Conte is without the Brazilian. Antonio Conte has confirmed that John Terry has overcome an ankle problem and is available.

• Chelsea have won both of their last two matches since changing to a back three and that looks to have given the team a new lease of life. They have also kept a clean sheet in both of those matches but Sunday’s clash with Manchester United will serve their new formation its first real test.

• Chelsea have won both of their last two matches since changing to a back three and that looks to have given the team a new lease of life. They have also kept a clean sheet in both of those matches but Sunday’s clash with Manchester United will serve their new formation its first real test.

• United are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions but haven’t won at Stamford Bridge since October 2012. The away side cannot afford to drop many more points if they want to challenge for the title this season, which means a win is almost mandatory here. Mourinho and Conte’s paths have only crossed on one occasion (Atalanta vs Inter in December 2009) in which the match finished as a draw. That looks like the most likely outcome here, but you wouldn’t be surprised to see the ‘Special One’ enjoy a special return to Chelsea.
 

StreakSmarts Pick: Manchester United: Win or Draw

Confidence: 5/10

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