The defending champions Chelsea will hopeful to continue their strong run of form against Manchester United when they host the Red Devils to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League encounter on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues are unbeaten in their last six league matches against the 20-time English champions and have also not defeat since interim boss Guus Hiddink replace the Portuguese Jose Mourinho in December.
A poor start to the season led to Mourinho leaving his position as head-coach and Hiddink was appointed to the job on an interim basis for the second time at the west London club.
Hiddink’s first league game in charge was a 3-1 win over Sunderland. Since the Dutchman took control of first team, the Blues have won three and drawn five, which has seen them into 13th position.
However, the hosts have never drawn four in a row on home soil since the EPL started.
Chelsea recent form (all competitions): WDDWWD
Manchester United now find themselves in fifth-placed just five points behind fourth placed Arsenal. United will be looking to continue what has been a solid start to 2016.
However, the Red Devils have struggled against Chelsea in recent clashes, have won just one of their last 13 Premier League trips to west London.
Recent history between two clubs suggests that there will not be many goals in this match, United’s last away win at Stamford Bridge in the league was in October 2012.
Man United recent form (all competitions): WDWLWW
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Ivanovic, Terry, Zouma, Azpiliceuta; Mikel, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Hazard; Costa
Man United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Borthwick-Jackson; Carrick, Fellaini; Martial, Mata, Lingard; Rooney
