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Chelsea will be out to halt Manchester United’s mini-resurgence when the two sides meet at Stamford Bridge. Join us for live scores and commentary from 3.00am AEDT.
Jose Mourinho nicknamed himself ‘The Godfather’ in returning for his second spell in West London shortly after Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United exit.
The ex-Porto boss is yet to taste defeat against a Premier League title rival this season, with a victory on Sunday sure to raise further awkward questions over whether David Moyes is up to the job.
Moyes has encountered problems in strengthen the United squad while Mourinho brought central midfielder Nemanja Matic back to Stamford Bridge this week for a fee of £22 million.
Team News
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard may return from his calf injury for the clash with Manchester United.
Right-back Branislav Ivanovic is unlikely to feature as only returned to training on Friday following his knee problem.
New signing Nemanja Matic has been added to the squad but Jose Mourinho insists he will not start.
However, Mourinho may have no choice but to start the combative midfielder, through his assertion that he does not want to play David Luiz in the holding-role, certainly with ongoing question-marks over John Obi Mikel’s contribution to the Blues midfield.
Wayne Rooney has had a groin injury and was last week sent on warm weather training. Although he has commenced running again, the forward has not featured for United since their 2-1 defeat to Tottenham on New Year’s Day.
Ex-Arsenal man Robin Van Persie may be able return to training on Monday after nearly six weeks on the sidelines – but will definitely miss this clash.
United are aiming for their sixth win out of seven in the Premier League. However Moyes has never won a head-to-head meeting with Jose Mourinho.
Stats
United have won only five of their 20 games in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea go into the game on a good run of form and with a great recent record against The Red Devils winning four on the bounce in the league, which has contributed to an unbeaten against United in their last five meetings, three of which they triumphed in.
United got back to winning ways last weekend’s against Swansea, ending a run of three straight losses in all competitions, as they remain five points adrift of the top four Champions League positions.
United have failed to score against the West Londoners in the last three times the fixture has been played. Chelsea have won their last four league games.
United have only won once in their last 11 visits to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.
The Blues remain unbeaten at home in the Premier League this season, while United have not lost their last seven away games in the Premier League.
Last Three Meetings
Manchester United 0 Chelsea 0, Premier League, August 2013
Manchester United 0 Chelsea 1 (Mata), Premier League, May 2013
Chelsea 1 (Ba) Manchester United 0, FA Cup, April 2013
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