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The Super Sunday Preview: Manchester United vs Chelsea

It's The Red Devils vs The Blues and its Antonio Conte vs Jose Mourinho.

The match will be played at Old Trafford.

It has become the biggest rivalry in the recent few months in the Premier League.

United is Chelsea's domestic rival and Chelsea have left no stone unturned in their training schedule.

When Conte and Mourinho will face each other there will be no shortage of drama.Its quite difficult to go to the 1st pace for both the teams. So, they are fighting for the top four spots.

Chelsea Team News

David Luiz and Tiemoue Bakayoko are currently the two unavailable players for the match against Manchester United. Ross Barkley has joined the first team in its training sessions. Alvaro Morata is just two yellow cards away from accumulating eight yellow cards which leads to a two match suspension.

Probable XI

Thibaut Courtois will be the first choice goal-keeper followed by Gary CahillCesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso. The four midfielders will be WillianCesc FabregasN'Golo Kante and Danny DrinkwaterEden Hazard and Pdero will support the lone striker Alvaro Morata. The formation played will be 3-4-2-1.

Manchester United Team News

Zlatan Ibrahimovic resumed his training ahead of the match against Chelsea. Daley Blind will miss the super clash due to a muscule injury. Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones who missed the Champions League clash against Sevilla have returned for selection against Chelsea.

Probable XI

There is no doubt that David De Gea will start the match and Chris SmallingLuke ShawAntonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian will start as the defenders. United would like to start up with their experienced Michael Carrick and former Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic. Romelu Lukaku is expected to start as the main striker and Paul PogbaJuan Mata and Jesse Lingard will be at the back to give him additional support.

Last Meeting

Alvaro Morata netted a goal in the 55th minute to give Chelsea full 3 points in their previous meeting against United.

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