The upcoming game for Chelsea against Manchester United will be a huge test for the side as they look to sustain their good form. Antonio Conte will look at this game as a good place to pick up a crucial three points. With Manchester United holding Liverpool to a 0-0 draw, it is likely that United will approach this one in a similar fashion to the previous outing.
This means that Chelsea’s forwards are going to have to create something special if they want to break open United’s strong defence.
Manchester United have recently been labeled as playing “boring football” and wasting talents like Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
(Editor’s Note: the following Chelsea FC starting XI prediction is by Caleb Thompson)
This means that Antonio Conte will likely stick with the team that saw Leicester City off easily last weekend.
This means that the likes of Branislav Ivanovic and John Terry will be on the bench, while Gary Cahill will likely be in a starting position. With both Oscar and Willian out due to family deaths, Pedro and Nemanja Matic will be the likely candidates to fill their spots.
Match Prediction: 2-1 Chelsea win
The Bet365 odds for this game is:
Chelsea: 5/4
Draw: 12/5
United: 5/2
Here is how I predict Chelsea will line-up against Manchester United-
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Gary Cahill (CB), David Luiz (CB), Cesar Azpilicueta (CB)
Midfielders: Marcos Alonso (LM), N’Golo Kante (CDM), Nemanja Matic (CAM) Victor Moses (RM)
Forwards: Eden Hazard (LW), Diego Costa (ST), Pedro (RW)
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