Preview: Chelsea v Manchester United

Venue: Stamford Bridge
Date: Sunday, 8 November 2009
Kick-off: 1600 GMT

Manchester United will take on league leaders Chelsea this Sunday in a mouth watering encounter at Stamford bridge.

The Champions have problems in defence and will be hopeful Nemanja Vidic recovers in time to partner Jonny Evans in the middle.

The injury list includes Rio Ferdinand and Danny Welbeck, as well as long term absentees Owen Hargreaves and Park Ji Sung.

Those doubtful for the match are Dimitar Berbatov, Ryan Giggs and Nemanja Vidic.

Gary Neville misses the match through suspension.

Chelsea – by contrast – are in very good shape ahead of the weekend clash. Their only injured player is right back Jose Bosingwa.

Just two points separate the sides at the top of the table and Chelsea will be looking to continue their 100% home record under Carlo Ancelotti to stretch the gap to 5 points.

United’s recent defensive worries will be a cause for concern. Two goals conceded at Anfield and three conceded at home to CSKA moscow isn’t the kind of form you want to be taking to Stamford Bridge to face Didier Drogba – who with nine goals in 11 games looks to be back to his best.

Chelsea should be form favourites for the match. They haven’t conceded a goal at Stamford Bridge for over 13 hours, they’ve won their last ten consecutive home games , and haven’t been beaten there since November last year when they fell victim to Arsenal.

Sir Alex celebrates his 23rd year at the club today(Friday) and will be looking for something special on Sunday to commemorate his achievement. However, if you look at the form of Didier Drogba, combined with the lack of form of United’s defence, the signs are not good for the United manager.

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