Blues vs. Red Devils: A Win for Chelsea Or a Triumph for Man. Utd?

It’s the biggest game of the Matchweek in the Premier League.

Others will say it’s the toughest test Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel will face till date. For others, this is Manchester United’s chance to make the gap between themselves and Man. City reasonable.

However, you choose to look at it, the clash between Chelsea and Man. Utd is a super one. And with a lot at stake, it seems a must-win for both sides.

Both sides are unbeaten in their last five. However, the record of Tuchel’s Chelsea is a stand-out when comparing both forms. Chelsea have won four of their last five games – with the only exception a draw against Southampton.

Manchester United, on the other hand, have recorded just two wins in the same run of games – three have ended without a winner.

Theirs is not a rivalry like others. From the days of Mourinho and Ferguson, games between both sides have felt like rivalry on a different level. And it’s set to continue in this Super Sunday clash.

Both sides have different missions going into this game.

For the Red Devils, maintaining an unbeaten run that is now a month old will be among the list of things to achieve. But that will be secondary to the main purpose of reducing City’s lead at the top.

Now 13 points behind the leaders, catch up is the least Ole’s men will be gunning for in this one. Having scored the first goal in five of their last seven games, they will be hoping to repeat the same in this game.

But Chelsea are unbeaten in their last nine games. And it won’t be easy for Man. Utd to get the better of them. Their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid was their six clean sheets in the last 10 games played.

That’s enough description for a side whose defense has thrived so well. The biggest test, however, under Tuuchel, will come in form of a Man. Utd side that has been scoring for fun in the league.

Their 53 league goals makes them the most prolific side in the league. They have even outscored the likes of Man. City in the league campaign so far. With an average of two goals scored per game, you can tell that the goals will be coming in this one.

As per the history between both sides, the recent one has been largely dominated by Manchester United. Only once, in their last 10 against Man. Utd, in all competitions, did Chelsea manage to defeat the Red Devils.

And that win came in a cup game.

It’s fifth versus second in the Premier League this weekend. It’s a big game that both sides have to win. But the game could still end in a draw. How do you see this one playing out?

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