Chelsea vs Manchester United, Premier League 2015/16: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Chelsea take on Manchester United in a weekend Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, 7 February.
Where to watch live
Kick-off is set for 4pm GMT. Live coverage is on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 1 HD. Catch the highlights of the match on Match of the Day 2 on BBC One and BBC One HD at 10:20pm GMT.
Overview
Chelsea enter the fixture after a disappointing goalless draw against Watford in the last league fixture away from home. The Premier League champions have endured a poor season, but since Guus Hiddink took charge at the club, the Blues are undefeated in all competitions.
The last time the two sides met at Old Trafford saw the match end in a goalless draw. Hiddink will be looking to field a team that would help Chelsea seal three points over their league rivals.
United come into the match after an impressive 3-0 victory over Stoke City at Old Trafford. They scored two first half goals as Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial were on the scoresheet, before Wayne Rooney scored his seventh goal in the last seven matches in the second half.
Louis van Gaal's side will be hoping to emulate their Stoke display when they face Chelsea away from home. A victory will be crucial for the Red Devils as they chase a place in the top four this season.
What Managers Say
Guus Hiddink: " This is a big match. Big clubs through the years, both Manchester United and us like to compete for the title. They have under-performed and we are getting back on track a little bit."
Louis van Gaal: "I have said that only Crystal Palace and Arsenal this season were better in matches against Manchester United. But we have to show it in a row of games that you win. In this competition, everything is possible."
Betting Odds (888Sport.com)
- Chelsea to win: 19/17
- Draw: 44/19
- Manchester United to win: 86/29
Team Form
Chelsea
- Last five (all competitions): D W W D D
- Last result: Watford 0-0 Chelsea
Manchester United
- Last five (all competitions): W W L W D
- Last result: Manchester United 3-0 Stoke City
Team News
Chelsea
- Injured: Radamel Falcao, Alexandre Pato
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspended: N/A
Possible XI: Courtois; Ivanovic, Terry, Zouma, Azpiliceuta; Mikel, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Hazard; Costa
Manchester United
- Injured: Marcos Rojo, Ashley Young, Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Phil Jones
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspended: N/A
Possible XI: De Gea; Darmian, Blind, Smalling, Borthwick-Jackson; Schneiderlin, Carrick; Lingard, Mata, Martial; Rooney
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