Find out all you need to know as Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge with Manchester United.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho
In previous years – primarily when Jose Mourinho has been sat in the home dugout – matches between Chelsea and Manchester United have been integral in deciding the destination of the Premier League title.
As the balance of power in the top flight has shifted, however, so have the ambitions of both of these teams. Both the Blues and the Red Devils are setting their sights primarily on securing a top four place this season, with neither of the illustrious duo having qualified for this season’s Champions League.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates with N’Golo Kante and John Terry
The return of Mourinho to West London makes this an intriguing encounter, especially with United looking dangerous in their 4-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday evening.
The Key Battle – Ngolo Kante vs Paul Pogba
The former Leicester midfielder has slotted seamlessly into Chelsea’s midfield since his summer move, but faces a tough test against his France international teammate who scored twice for United in Europe in midweek.
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba scores their third goal
Last Meeting:
February was the last time these two sides clashed, and it ended with the points shared at Stamford Bridge after Diego Costa’s late leveller cancelled out Jesse Lingard’s opener.
If the Blues win this weekend it will be their 50th victory against Manchester United, who themselves have won 72 of the meetings between the two sides.
Recent league form – most recent last:
Chelsea – WDLLWW
Manchester United – WLLWDD
Who’s the ref?
Martin Atkinson is the man in the middle at Stamford Bridge.
The 45-year-old showed his first red card of the season at Selhurst Park last weekend, sending off Aaron Cresswell in West Ham’s 1-0 win, and Atkinson has also brandished 30 yellow cards in his nine matches in all competitions so far this season.
West Ham United’s Aaron Cresswell is shown a red card by referee Martin Atkinson
What time is kick off?
The action starts at 4pm.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 is the channel to catch this heavyweight clash. The build-up begins at 3.30pm following the conclusion of Manchester City’s match against Southampton.
Live commentary is available on BBC Radio 5Live.
Odds
Chelsea – 23/20
Draw – 9/4
Manchester United 5/2
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