In a thrilling Stamford Bridge clash on Saturday night, fifth will try to pass fourth as Chelsea and Manchester United restart their Premier League war.
Midweek, Brentford held the Blues to a 0-0 draw while Erik ten Hag’s team easily defeated Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-0 victory.
IMPORTANT STATS:
Chelsea have drawn their last 4 matches against Man Utd in all competitions.
Blues have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches against Manchester United in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Chelsea‘s last 5 home games in Premier League.
Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches in Premier League and under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Man Utd in all competitions.
Blues have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 home matches in Premier League and Graham Potter’s men won their last 3 home matches in the English topflight.
MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United and Chelsea have drawn in their last 4 meetings in the Premier League, with the last time either side won was Blues in the 2020 FA Cup Semi Finals.
Red Devils are unbeaten in five games in all competitions since their 6-3 derby defeat to Manchester City.
Manchester United are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
FCNAIJA PREDICTION:
Chelsea win or draw and Under 3.5 in the encounter.
