FM Preview: Manchester United v Chelsea 03 Apr 2010

Last updated : 02 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Chelsea fixture

Man. Utd. prepare to entertain Chelsea at Old Trafford at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 75 games played, Red Devils have recorded 33 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was just last season, in January 2009, with Man. Utd. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 08 NovChelsea1 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
2009/2010Sun 09 AugChelsea2 - 2Man. Utd.SHLD
2008/2009Sun 11 JanMan. Utd.3-0ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sun 21 SepChelsea1 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Wed 21 MayMan. Utd.1 - 1ChelseaCHMP
2007/2008Sat 26 AprChelsea2 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sun 23 SepMan. Utd.2 - 0ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Red Devils have rattled up an impressive 20 goals, and conceded 2.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Blues, and 8 goals against.

Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 72 points from the 32 games played. Chelsea's total of 71 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.650115315
Chelsea641119413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Chelsea, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Red Devils. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. Won 8 successive home games.
16 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Chelsea 4 games since last defeat.