Match Preview:Manchester United vs Chelsea

England»Premier League - 2013/2014»

Manchester United	vs	Chelsea
	Kick off: 20:00 Date: Mon, 26-Aug-13

Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1

Manchester United

4-2-3-1

Chelsea

• Gea
• 7.54

• Evra
• 7.76

• Ferdinand
• 7.34

• Vidic
• 6.86

• Rafael
• N/A

• Jones
• 7.14

• Carrick
• 7.39

• Welbeck
• 7.86

• Kagawa
• N/A

• Valencia
• 8.15

• Persie
• 9.22

• Cech
• 6.98

• Cole
• 6.64

• Terry
• 7.06

• Cahill
• 7.02

• Ivanovic
• 7.9

• Ramires
• 7.55

• Lampard
• 7.8

• Hazard
• 7.36

• Oscar
• 7.38

• Bruyne
• 7.16

• Torres
• 7.18

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

• 
• Manchester United

(4) 4 Goals 3 (3)

(3) 1 Assists 2 (2)

(7.3) 7.7 Average Ratings 7.3 (6.9)

27.2 Average Age 27.8

181.8 Average Height (cm) 182.9

(2.8) 3.2 Shots pg 2.1 (1.8)

(58%) 68% Aerial Duel Success 61% (58%)

(1.3) 1.3 Dribbles pg 1.2 (1.4)

(1.6) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)

• 
• Chelsea

* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player	Reason	Status	Rating
Javier Hernández		Out	N/A
Nani		Out	N/A
Ashley Young		Out	N/A
Darren Fletcher		Out	N/A
Nick Powell		Doubtful	N/A

Player	Reason	Status	Rating
Tomas Kalas		Out	N/A
David Luiz		Doubtful	N/A

Team News

Manchester United

• Rafael is back following a suspension so he should regain his starting berth at right-back.
• In turn Phil Jones' place in the side could come into doubt, though he may well be pushed forward in place of Tom Cleverley in midfield.
• All eyes are likely to be on known Chelsea target Wayne Rooney, and it wouldn't be unimaginable for United to start the England international, though his head may not be in the right place so Giggs and Kagawa should compete for a place in the XI.

Chelsea

• Chelsea have very few injury worries going into the game with David Luiz still the only doubt for the Blues, so the back four may remain unchanged once more.
• Juan Mata's position in the side is uncertain and the Spaniard looked rusty against Villa in midweek so De Bruyne, who impressed in the opener, may get another chance.
• Up front Mourinho must make a decision having started Torres first time out and then Ba. Many felt that Lukaku may be the main man but Chelsea could look to the Spaniard once again.

Match Facts

Man Utd have won 14 of their last 16 home matches in the Premier League.	Man Utd win 2.50
Man Utd have been winning at both half time and full time in 8 of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League.	Man Utd win/win 4.00
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Chelsea's last 10 away games in the Premier League.	Over 2.5 goals 1.86
Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches in the Premier League.	Over 1.5 goals 1.25
Chelsea have won 6 of their last 7 matches in the Premier League.	Chelsea win 3.32
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man Utd's last 3 games in the Premier League.	Over 2.5 goals 1.86
Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in the Premier League.	Over 1.5 goals 1.25
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Prediction

• The Premier League's first marquee game takes place on Monday night as Jose Mourinho takes his Chelsea side to Old Trafford and the Special One will hope to continue an impressive personal record against United.
• The Portuguese boss lost just 2 of the 10 matches between the sides in his previous stint at the club, and new United manager David Moyes never beat the Blues during Mourinho's reign.
• Most are backing Chelsea to have a stronger chance of winning the title this season but it's foolish to rule out United and this is likely to be a tight, high-scoring affair.

Prediction:

Manchester United

2

2

Chelsea