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A rare Saturday kick off for Utd although sadly due to the MET police our away allocation has been cut.
On the pitch Utd obviously come in bouncing after the mid week win vs Spurs injury wise we wait to see if there's a return for Martial or Maguire who are both back in training. We now know that Ronaldo won't be involved for this one for disciplinary reasons so that limits our options in the attack although I think Martial will make the bench which would be handy.
For Chelsea they're without James and Kante. I think Mendy is fit again but Kepa has done well in his absence so he's likely to keep his place. They also have a manager who's already handed out a defeat to ETH this season with his Brighton side so you wonder will he look to use the same tactics he used that day which was to be direct against us? Having watched the Spurs game you would think he'd be worried about playing from the back against this Utd side even if his Chelsea squad is better equipped for it. Doesn't seem like Potter has quite worked out his best XI yet although they've been getting good results lately but the performances in the last 2 games were not good, they needed the keeper to be on top form to keep out Villa and Brentford.
For Utd the question will be rotation and who needs a rest I think unless there's any injury concerns he'll put the same team out again. The one change might be McTominay in for Fred, the rest feels like it picks itself. I'd be looking to give Eriksen a start midweek in the europa and rest Bruno.
I really fancy us for this one which is the first time I've felt that in a very long time going to Chelsea. Despite results improving recently I always feel like this is a ground we will lose at.
On the pitch Utd obviously come in bouncing after the mid week win vs Spurs injury wise we wait to see if there's a return for Martial or Maguire who are both back in training. We now know that Ronaldo won't be involved for this one for disciplinary reasons so that limits our options in the attack although I think Martial will make the bench which would be handy.
For Chelsea they're without James and Kante. I think Mendy is fit again but Kepa has done well in his absence so he's likely to keep his place. They also have a manager who's already handed out a defeat to ETH this season with his Brighton side so you wonder will he look to use the same tactics he used that day which was to be direct against us? Having watched the Spurs game you would think he'd be worried about playing from the back against this Utd side even if his Chelsea squad is better equipped for it. Doesn't seem like Potter has quite worked out his best XI yet although they've been getting good results lately but the performances in the last 2 games were not good, they needed the keeper to be on top form to keep out Villa and Brentford.
For Utd the question will be rotation and who needs a rest I think unless there's any injury concerns he'll put the same team out again. The one change might be McTominay in for Fred, the rest feels like it picks itself. I'd be looking to give Eriksen a start midweek in the europa and rest Bruno.
I really fancy us for this one which is the first time I've felt that in a very long time going to Chelsea. Despite results improving recently I always feel like this is a ground we will lose at.