MATCH PREVIEW AND RESULT - Manchester united vs Chelsea (25/02/18)

One of premier league top rivals Manchester united will play Chelsea at Old Traford. With just 3 points separating them after 27 matches, Manchester united 56 and Chelsea 53 points. Manchester united could make the distance between the teams six points with a win at Old Trafford.
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Stats of both teams

• Manchester united are undefeated in their last 6 home matches. Their last defeat came against Manchester city in December which ended their 42 home unbeaten run.

• Manchester united have scored 29 goals and conceded 5 goals in their last 13 home matches.

• Chelsea on the other hand have scored 25 goals and conceded 13 in their last 13 away matches.

• Manchester united are undefeated in their last four home matches with Chelsea, winning just one of the four and the rest ending in a draw.

• Chelsea has won 3 of their last 10 away matches in all competitions, losing 3 and 4 ending in draw.

• Each of the last four matches Manchester united have played had under 2.5 goals.

Team news

Manchester united

• Manchester united are without Ander Herrera who sustained injury in their champions league match against Sevilla during the week.

• Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo are both still unfit for action, as well as Marouane Fellaini and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Chelsea

• Chelsea defender David Luiz is available against Manchester united.

• Chelsea midfielders Ross Barkley and Tiemoue Bakayoko are fit for the match.

• Alvaro Morata is available again after returning from injury.

Prediction

This is a tough fixture as it is very difficult to predict the outcome of the match. But i will go for a win or draw for Manchester united.