FM Preview: Manchester United v Chelsea 08 May 2011

Last updated : 07 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester United v Chelsea fixture

Manchester United prepare to entertain Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 77 games played, Red Devils have recorded 34 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was earlier this season, the Red Devils carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Champions League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 12 Apr Man. Utd. 2-1 Chelsea Champions League
2010/2011 Wed 06 Apr Chelsea 0 - 1 Man. Utd. Champions League
2010/2011 Tue 01 Mar Chelsea 2 - 1 Man. Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 08 Aug Chelsea 1 - 3 Man. Utd. Charity Shield
2009/2010 Sat 03 Apr Man. Utd. 1 - 2 Chelsea Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 08 Nov Chelsea 1 - 0 Man. Utd. Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 09 Aug Chelsea 2 - 2 Man. Utd. Charity Shield

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Red Devils, with 3 goals against.

The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Blues, and 3 goals against.

Manchester United are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 73 points from the 35 games played.

Chelsea's total of 70 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Manchester United 6 3 1 2 7 3 10
Chelsea 6 5 0 1 13 5 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Manchester United at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Red Devils will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Manchester United Won 15 successive home games.
16 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Chelsea Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here