This is second against fourth in the Premier League, a clash between two sides who have
carved up the last seven titles between them, but somehow it
does not feel like it. United have won eight of their last 10
fixtures in the league but are grinding out results in their
pursuit of Manchester City. Chelsea, meanwhile, stumble and stutter in
their attempt to hold on to the final Champions League spot.
Neutrals must hope that at least one of these big beasts can
rediscover their mojo come Sunday tea-time.
Venue Stamford Bridge
Tickets Sold out
Last season Chelsea 2 Manchester United 1
Referee H Webb
This season's matches 17 Y54,
R3, 3.35 cards per game
Odds Chelsea 31-20 Manchester Utd 17-10 Draw
9-4
Chelsea v Manchester
United: Probable starters in bold, contenders in light. Photograph:
Graphic
Subs from Hilário, Turnbull, Ferreira, Malouda,
Essien, Bertrand, Hutchinson, Lukaku
Doubtful Lampard (calf)
Injured Terry (knee, 11 Feb), Ramires (knee, 25
Feb), Mikel (hamstring, unknown)
Unavailable Kalou, Drogba (international
duty)
Form guide DDWWLD Disciplinary
record Y51 R4
Leading scorers Lampard, Sturridge 9
Subs from Amos, Park, Berbatov, Giggs,
Hernández, Diouf, F da Silva, R da Silva, Young, Cleverley
Doubtful Nani (ankle)
Injured Jones (ankle, 11 Feb), Anderson (knock,
11 Feb), Lindegaard (ankle, Mar), Fletcher (virus, unknown), Vidic
(knee, Jun)
Form guide WWWLLW Discip'
record Y28 R1
Leading scorer Rooney 13
• Chelsea have lost as many times in their last seven
league games at Stamford Bridge as they had in their previous 53
there (three)
• Manchester United have the best away record in the
Premier League, accruing 26 points so far and conceding fewer goals
than any other team on the road (seven)
• Should he secure a brace in this match, Frank Lampard
will reach 150 Premier League goals
• Wayne Rooney has scored four goals in his last seven
top-flight games against Chelsea and also scored in his last two
visits to the club
