Manchester United has had a jam-packed schedule and had to play the second leg of the Europa League midweek whereas Chelsea had that extra rest.
Manchester United will want to go to Stamford Bridge and stamp their authority while trying to cement a place in the Top 4 this season.
All of the important players were rested before this important clash so there shouldn’t be any after-effects of fatigue.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Date – 28 February Sunday
Time – 5:30 PM BST
Venue – Stamford Bridge
TEAM NEWS
This Manchester United side is still missing Pogba but he will be sidelined for quite some time and the other Midfielders will have to create the same kind of impact that he had for the team.
This is one of the most high-profile matches since he has gone off injured and we will have to wait and see if the others can fill in for his absence.
RECENT FORM
Manchester United form: W-D-W-W-D
Chelsea form: W-W-W-D-W
KEY BATTLE
Eduardo Mendy vs Bruno Fernandes
Eduardo Mendy has been a pivotal part of the Chelsea defence and has helped bring some much-needed solidity to that backline. He has replaced Kepa and proven his worth on several occasions.
He will have an important part to play if Chelsea is to come away with anything from this game. Bruno Fernandes will again play an important role especially with the absence of his midfield partner Paul Pogba.
MATCH PREDICTION
Chelsea has adopted a more possession-based game ever since Thomas Tuchel has taken over as head coach and they have been making progress.
Both the teams would like to make their mark and the wingbacks will play an important role with respect to creating chances as the current Wing back duo of Shaw and Wan Bissaka have been on a roll.
While both teams are quite capable of playing excellent football, we predict that the match could end in a 1-1 draw.
