CHELSEA and Manchester United will be adding another chapter to their long-standing rivalry when they clash TONIGHT.
The Blues witnessed their five-game winning run come to an end on Wednesday, courtesy of West London rivals Brentford.
And they also saw top-four rivals United close the gap on them to just a point after the Red Devils' comfortable 2-0 win over Tottenham.
- Start time: 5:30pm
- TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League
- Chelsea XI: Kepa, Chalobah, Silva, Cucurella, Azpilicueta, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Chilwell, Mount, Sterling, Aubameyang
- Man Utd: To follow.
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- Lloyd Canfield
A different proposition…
However, times have changed since that win for Chelsea in 2017, and both teams will feel fairly confident going into today's game.
New Chelsea boss Graham Potter is still unbeaten since he took charge of The Blues, and they have looked impressive at times, particularly in their 5-0 aggregate win over AC Milan.
They are solid in defence, and have not conceded a goal in over 7 hours of play, they are also yet to lose a game in which Trevoh Chalobah has started in defence, so that could be a good omen if he starts this evening…
- Lloyd Canfield
It's been a while…
For Chelsea fans, this is always one of the biggest and toughest games in a Premier League season, seeing as the last time The Blues got the better of United in the league was the 5th November 2017.
It was Alvaro Morata who scored the winner that day, as Chelsea began with a side that also featured Bakayoko and Zappacosta, both of whom are now distant memories for most Chelsea fans.
They have had a few cup wins over the Red Devils, and plenty of PL draws in that time, but a win would be a huge step forward for Graham Potter's men this afternoon.
Morata scored the winner against United in 2017…Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd - Lloyd Canfield
Good evening! Welcome to Chelsea vs Manchester United!
Good evening football fans, and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of this evening's 5:30pm kick-off, Chelsea vs Manchester United.
Manchester United travel to London today and will be hoping to pick up another three points, in what has been a good start to the season for the Red Devils, all things considered.
Chelsea currently sit 4th in the Premier League table, just one point ahead of today's opponents in 5th, and will extend their lead over them to four points with a win.
However, a loss to Manchester United will see the visitors go two points ahead of The Blues, and sit in that final Champions League place.
We are set for a great game, and we hope you enjoy all the entertainment that is on offer on an excellent afternoon of Premier League football.
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