Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford for today’s Premier League clash.
The Red Devils are currently 13th in the table with just 11 points. They could reduce the deficit to the top four to four points with a win if other results go their way.
Ahead of the game, we anticipate manager Ruud van Nistelrooy to make at least three changes.
Christian Eriksen remains doubtful for the game with an injury, but he could be a gamechanger off the bench if he is deemed fit to make the matchday squad.
The Dane has a splendid record against the Blues. He has registered three goals and eight assists from 19 appearances versus the London giants during his career.
In comparison, Rashford has eight goal contributions from 19 outings against the Blues while Bruno Fernandes has managed only four goal involvements so far.
The Blues are one of Eriksen’s favourite opponents. In our view, he could be unleashed in the second half this evening if United don’t find themselves in a winning position.
Chelsea have had a better campaign than United thus far with 17 points in the bag, but the Blues have had their troubles defensively which the Red Devils could exploit.
An open attacking game could favour the Red Devils particularly with home advantage.
United have a sensational home league record, having not lost to the Blues since 2013. We fancy the players to turn up with another strong showing for the club’s faithful.
A defeat would be catastrophic, considering they could end the day nine points adrift of the top four if Aston Villa were also to beat Tottenham Hotspur away from home.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
