Chelsea will face Manchester Utd in the EPL on Sunday February 5, 2012 at 17:00 CET. Not just three points when Chelsea could win the match against Man Utd, at least that's the statement of the Chelsea midfielder, Juan Mata. According to him if they can beat the guest team at this time, it can boost team's morale and confidence. Villas-Boas is also asked his players to play more patient and effective to get the three points as he know that Newcastle United and Liverpool might take over Chelsea's position which currently on the 4th position with 42 points.
Noteworthy is the difficulty of Chelsea scored in their last four games, where Chelsea only able to score three goals. Moreover two of which are created through a penalty goal and the own goal. The current top score for Chelsea held by Sturridge by 9 goals from 17 appearances and Frank Lampard also with 9 goals from 20 appearances. Some analysts believe that Fernando Torres is losing confidence. Villas-Boas are also troubled by the absence of some of the important pillars. Received a red card left-back Ashley Cole against Swansea last week, making him miss the match. The captain, John Terry still a doubt following a knee ligament injury.
Moreover, the record is less good when Chelsea meet Manchester United. Of the last five meetings the two teams, Chelsea could only win one time, the other four ended with a defeat. In the last meeting of the two teams, Chelsea were forced to give up 1-3 at Old Trafford (18 September 2011).
Fortunately Chelsea home record is good enough in the league this season. Chelsea won seven times, one draw and three defeats from 11 games which were held at Stamford Bridge this season. Scored 24 goals and conceded 16 goals.
Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson felt that a visit to Stamford Bridge is always difficult for his team. But he still wanted the three points to keep the rivalry with Manchester City. Ferguson get good news with the return of some of the pillars are absent due to injury. De Gea, Rooney, Nani, and Cleverley have attended training that was held at United in midweek. Fergie is also more optimistic when looking at United's away record. United can reach eight wins and two draws in 11 games. Scored 21 goals and only conceded 7 goals.
Chelsea vs Manchester United Probable Line Up:
Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Ferreira, Malouda, Romeu, Meireles, Mata, Sturridge, Torres.
Manchester United: De Gea, Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Park, Giggs, Carrick, Valencia, Welbeck, Rooney.
Match Detail and Information:
Chelsea vs Manchester United
Barclays Premier League
5th Feb 2012
Expected to be shown on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports HD1
KO 16:00
Ground: Stamford Bridge
Final Results and Match Highlights Video
[Chelsea vs Man Utd 3-3]
36' [1 - 0] J. Evans (o.g.)
46' [2 - 0] J. Mata
51' [3 - 0] D. Luiz
58' [3 - 1] W. Rooney (pen.)
69' [3 - 2] W. Rooney (pen.)
84' [3 - 3] J. Hernandez
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