Leaders Chelsea will look to end Manchester United’s unbeaten run of 21 Premier League games when the pair lock horns this afternoon in Old Trafford.
United have not lost in the league since a 4-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in October, winning 11 games and picking up 10 draws.
The match also sees Jose Mourinho host his former side for the first time as United boss, having lost both games to Chelsea already this season - conceding five goals and scoring none.
And while United are looking to end their worst-ever PL run against Chelsea (D4 L4), Antonio Conte’s side are chasing much more than just a rare double over Sunday’s opponents.
With Tottenham hosting Bournemouth in the early Saturday kick-off on Sky Sports 1 HD, Chelsea’s gap at the top could be reduced once more to just four points if Spurs win.
Victory at Old Trafford would take Conte one step closer to a league triumph in his first season in England, while it would also dent United’s hopes of a top-four finish.
Team news
David de Gea is set to return to the Manchester United’s starting line-up against leaders Chelsea.
The goalkeeper missed last weekend’s trip to Sunderland with a minor injury and was an unused substitute in the midweek trip to Anderlecht.
Wayne Rooney (ankle) and Ashley Young (groin) trained before that match so will be hoping to prove themselves fit for Sunday, but Phil Jones (foot), Chris Smalling (knee) and Juan Mata (groin) are out.
Conte should have a fully-fit squad for the trip to Old Trafford.
Wing-back Victor Moses returned from a toe injury against Bournemouth last Saturday and came through unscathed.
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Manchester United are without a win in eight Premier League games against Chelsea (D4 L4); their longest ever winless streak against a single opponent in the competition.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are looking to achieve a league double over Manchester United for the first time since the 2009/10 season under Carlo Ancelotti.
A win for the away side would see Antonio Conte become the fourth Chelsea boss to record a Premier League double over the United, after Glenn Hoddle in 1993/94, Jose Mourinho in 2004/05 and the aforementioned Ancelotti in 2009/10.
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