FootyMAD's Manchester United match preview

Last updated : 28 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Manchester United fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Manchester United at Stamford Bridge at lunchtime on Saturday, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 31 of the 67 previous games, with the Blues winning just 19.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in January 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 06 NovMan Utd.1 - 0ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Tue 10 MayMan Utd.1 - 3ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Wed 26 JanMan Utd.1 - 2ChelseaLGEC
2004/2005Wed 12 JanChelsea0-0Man Utd.LGEC
2004/2005Sun 15 AugChelsea1 - 0Man Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sat 08 MayMan Utd.1 - 1ChelseaPREM
2003/2004Sun 30 NovChelsea1 - 0Man Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Blues have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

Man Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Red Devils, and 0 goals against.

Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 88 points from the 35 games played. Man Utd. sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 79 points from their 35 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea641112313
Man Utd.651010216

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Man Utd. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea 12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Man Utd. 4 successive away victories.
10 games since last away draw.
11 games since last defeat.