Manchester United vs. Chelsea: EPL - Match Preview
It is time for the most eagerly awaited game in the entire Premier League season, as Manchester United is set to take on Chelsea today, at the Old Trafford. Two months ago, the match was considered to be an important one, but certainly not the title decider.
The Blues, since then have made huge ground on league leaders Manchester United, while Red Devils have had their share of slip-ups in the past eight weeks.
Chelsea trailed the league leaders by 15 points back in February and were all but ruled out of the title race. Chelsea manager, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Ancelotti, himself had admitted that any realistic chances of his team winning the league were over.
A win for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 today will put them level on points with Manchester United and with two more games to play, the Blues will have a great chance of winning the league. On the other hand, Manchester United can almost seal their 19th league title
with a win at home, against the defending champions.
United has had a mixed season against the big teams in the league this season. They have won one and lost one game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809. The Red Devils also lost to Chelsea away at Stamford Bridge, but United’s
form at home has caused optimism for their side.
Last season, Chelsea and Manchester United played a game with similar stakes, but then it was Chelsea who were in the lead and United were the ones chasing. The tables may be turned now, but the intensity and competitiveness of the encounter cannot be undermined.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Valencia-c6345 has been like a fresh signing for United, as the winger spent almost
6 months on the sidelines after breaking his foot back in September and now looks eager to perform. He will definitely take up his position on right-wing. Another option may be Ji-Sung Park, if Ferguson wants more of a work man like approach, as compared to
a more attacking one on the right flank.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dimitar-Berbatov-c11254 played
in the mid-week Champions League game against Schalke, but did not look his best and may be seated on the bench for emergency purposes only.
The defence for United looks solid with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231 has become a permanent fixture at left-back.
Considering the fact Manchester United is playing at home, Ferguson is expected to field an attacking formation. 4-4-2 is most likely plan as opposed to a 4-3-3 or diamond formation. The 4-3-3 formation has been used by Ferguson mostly in Europe, while in
the Premier League, an orthodox 4-4-2 has been the way to go.
It really is difficult to pick a winner in this game, as one mistake or one moment of brilliance, may settle the big game and probably the title run, for either side.
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