CHELSEA vs MANCHESTER UNITED Match Preview 28/10/12

Venue             : Stamford Bridge 

Kick Off        : 16:00 BST

Date                : 28th Oct 2012

 

After amazing win against Tottenham and Norwich in which Chelsea scored 4 in each game, they now host 19-time EPL champions Manchester United on Sunday which will be the biggest match so far. Manchester United are four points behind the Blues as they have lost two out of the eight matches.

Though Di Matteo’s side are unbeaten in the league, but they faced their first defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday in defense of the Champions League Trophy. On the other hand, Fergie’s side has been poor in the defense this season, but with Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney in the attack, it will be difficult for Chelsea to defend without their suspended captain John Terry.

 

Team News:

 

Chelsea                - Frank Lampard(injured), John Terry(suspended).

Man-United       - Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Shinji Kagawa, Nemanja Vidic(injured).

            With Terry suspended, Gary Cahill may start with David Luiz in the central defense and Cech might lead the Blues. Both Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand, who were rested for the game against Braga, will start in the defense for The Red Devils. Kagawa suffered a knee injury on Tuesday and is doubtful for the Sunday’s clash.

 

Team Form:

Chelsea               - DWWWW

Man-United       -  WWLWW

Man To Watch:

Chelsea: Juan Mata

 

Man-United: Robin Van Persie

 

PROBABLE LINE UPS:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole; Ramires, Mikel; Oscar, Hazard, Mata; Torres.

Man-United(4-3-3): De Gea; Rafael, Rio, Evans, Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Cleverley; Welbeck, Rooney, Van Persie.

PREDICTION: Chelsea 2-3 Manchester United.

MATCH FACTS:

Wayne Rooney has scored five goals in his last six appearances in all competitions against Chelsea.

David Luiz has scored in both of his appearances for Chelsea against United at Stamford Bridge.

Juan Mata has scored three goals and assisted five more in his last four Premier League appearances.

Whats your prediction?