Chelsea vs Machester U 23/10 – Premier League
Mourinho Returns to Stamford Bridge
LEAGUE: English Premier League
GAME: Chelsea vs Manchester United
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge
DATE: Sunday 23/10
TIME: 17:00
In 174 previous meetings between the teams, Chelsea have won 50 times, Manchester United have won 75 times and there have been 49 draws.
Chelsea have had an up and down start to the Premier League season, under new manager, Antonio Conte. Having won their first three Premier League matches, there was talk of challenging for the title but this soon disappeared, as a 2-2 draw at Swansea City, was followed by defeat at home to Liverpool and away at Arsenal. The way the team were defeated at Arsenal forced Conte to act and his players responded, winning the next two games against Hull City and Leicester City, without conceding a goal.
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, faced much criticism for the way in which he set up his team at Liverpool on Monday night. However, he did a job on Jurgen Klopp’s team and prevented them from creating any clear goal scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, up the other end of the pitch, Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a great chance to seal all three points, but headed the ball across goal, rather than at the target. Expect the same approach from United in this game.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Winner
- Result and Over/Under 2.5 Goals
- First Goalscorer
A Point Will Do
You cannot help but go into this match thinking Manchester United are going to adopt a similar approach to the way they played at Liverpool. Mourinho will not want to lose this game against his former employers and his first thought, will be not to concede any goals. Recent matches between the teams have been close but Manchester United have failed to win any of the last ten in all competitions.
Game Tip: Draw is 3.4 at Bet365
Tight Games
A look back at recent games between Chelsea and Manchester United, shows a lack of high scoring encounters. Only one of the previous seven games in the Premier League, has seen more than 2 goals scored in the 90 minutes and there is every reason to believe, this match is going to be of a similar nature.
Game Tip: Draw and Under 2.5 Goals is 4.5 at Ladbrokes
Pace on the Counter Attack
Having scored 3 goals in as many games for Manchester United earlier in the season, the goals have dried up somewhat for Marcus Rashford. The 18-year-old forward has featured heavily for Manchester United this season and it remains to be seen if he will start the match. However, with a sluggish Chelsea defence, Rashford could be the man, with his pace, to break the deadlock in this game.
Game Tip: Marcus Rashford to Score First is 8.5 at 888sport
