The blue chip fixture is back again and this time it has an all new meaning if we compare it to the corresponding fixture this time last year. Chelsea are sitting top of the league and United are 8 points behind them in 3rd.
There has been lot on the stakes for both the clubs and both of them will look to win this tie to have a smooth end to the season. Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho squared off with each other in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford where a late Robin van Persie equalizer gave Reds a crucial point.
Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho has been a fortress and United have never won at Bridge when Mou has been in charge. This is a stat which will motivate the high flying Reds who are on a roll of late as they have trounced all their elite rivals in last five games. Chelsea too have been in good form throughout the season but are lacking the bite upfront with injuries to both Diego Costa and Loic Remy.
Juan Mata will return to Bridge for the first time since his 37.5 mn pounds move to Old Trafford. Mata, who has been voted as the Player of the Year twice by Chelsea fans in his 2 and a half seasons at Chelsea, will be buzzing to be back. He will also have a score to settle with his previous boss who regarded him as the weak link and let him leave to a direct rival.
Pump up as we roll ourselves out for the biggest bonanza of English football!
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