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Chelsea v Man Utd [Premier League]

1 Name: 606 : 2016-02-07 16:01
Chelsea v Man Utd (16:00 GMT)

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini on BBC World Service:"Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world and they are trying to have a shot with one of the best managers in the world.

"There’s nothing wrong in it. I’m not surprised about it. Will he end up there? I’m not sure.

"Jose is such a successful manager. At the same time, Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal come from the same school.

"Jose learned a lot from Louis and a lot of his preparation and training sessions are very similar. It won’t be a completely different environment. The players would not have to change a lot and it makes sense."

*Guus Hiddink is unbeaten in his last five competitive contests with Dutch compatriot Louis Van Gaal, winning four and drawing one.

*The Chelsea boss has lost just one Premier League game in his 20 matches at the club (W13 D6 L1).

*Manchester United have lost more often to Chelsea than any other opponent in the Premier League era (16 times).

*Man Utd have won just one of their last 13 Premier League trips to Stamford Bridge (W1 D4 L8).

Chelsea's interim boss Guus Hiddink names the same side that started the goalless draw at Watford last Wednesday. Diego Costa, who leads the attack, is seeking his ninth Premier League goal of the campaign.

As expected, Manchester United are also unchanged from the side that lined up for the 3-0 win against Stoke last Tuesday.

Chelsea (4-2-3-1) Courtois; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Azpilicueta; Mikel, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Oscar; Costa.

Subs: Begovic, Baba Rahman, Cahill, Loftus-Cheek, Pedro, Traore, Hazard.

Manchester United (4-2-3-1) De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Borthwick-Jackson; Fellaini, Carrick; Lingard, Mata, Martial; Rooney.

Subs: Romero, McNair, Varela, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Pereira, Memphis.

Referee Mr Michael Oliver.

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