Chelsea vs Manchester United
February became a crucial month for Chelsea, which is scheduled to play a number of major parties. Manchester Utd’s turn to be hosted at Stamford Bridge to compete in the 26th week of the EPL. Victory is a mandatory mission to protect UCL tickets for next season.
Chelsea received their first assignment this month at Leicester City. However, they had to settle for a 1-1 draw so that they now land in 4th place with a 9-point difference from the hosts above it and only 2 points ahead of Sheffield Utd below.
Returning to Stamford Bridge is also expected to have a positive impact, especially if they have just enjoyed a winter break. As is known, the Blues are unbeaten during the last three appearances there against Nottingham Forest (2-0), Burnley (3-0), and Arsenal (2-2) in the EPL and FA Cup.
Meanwhile, Man Utd will try to keep a positive track after defeating Tranmere Rovers (0-6) and Man City (0-1) in the FA Cup and Carabao, then scores scores against Wolves (0-0) in the EPL. Clean sheet records in these three matches would certainly be a threat that must be watched by any team.
Reportedly Odion Ighalo, who was quarantined, will reportedly make his debut in this fight, as well as Nemanja Matic who has finished serving a one-match sanction. In the camp of the host Christian Pulisic is likely to be absent once again for treatment, as well as Ruben Loftus-Cheek who certainly suffered a long injury.
The opportunity will be used by the Red Devils to maintain its dominance over Chelsea with 3 wins and 2 draws over the past two years. The amount was received after the first half of the season won 4-0 at Old Trafford, then 1-2 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup. However, they also have to be vigilant because the away record at EPL this season is still so bad with 3 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats. In closing, currently Man Utd is still scattered at number 9 with a difference of four numbers from the top five zones.
Our Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.86