EPL WEEK 11: Chelsea (1) - (0) Manchester United [05/11/2017] HIGHLIGHTS

Date: 03-11-2017 8:24 am (6 years ago) | Author: Grace Garland
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Chelsea face a huge Premier League title challenge as Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge with Manchester United.

Antonio Conte's Blues stormed to the 2016-17 title, but the champions have endured a tough start to the new campaign as they sit nine points behind leaders Manchester City after just 10 games.

The visit of United could scarcely come at a worse time for Conte, with the Blues heading into Sunday's game off the back of a 3-0 thrashing by Roma in the Champions League.

Meanwhile, former Chelsea boss Mourinho - sacked twice by Roman Abramovich - also has a point to prove despite United's strong start, with the Portuguese coach under pressure to prove that he can and will attack title rivals away from home.

Start time

Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm on Sunday, November 5.

Team news

The big question mark over Chelsea's line-up this weekend will be N'Golo Kante, with Conte insisting that the French midfielder will only play if he is 100 per cent fit.

But Conte may be tempted to put Kante straight back into action after the way Cesc Fabregas and Tiemoue Bakayokjo struggled together in central midfield against Roma.

Conte also has some tough decisions to make in defence, with his back three of Gary Cahill, David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger struggling against Roma after the coach decided to switch Rudiger and Cahill either side of Luiz.

Mourinho's midfield problems continue with Paul Pogba, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini still out of action, though Scott McTominay could be pushing for a surprise start after a competent full debut in the Champions League win over Benfica.

Anthony Martial - so often a threat for United off the bench this season - will also be hoping for a starting role after a match-winning goal against Tottenham last weekend.

Predicted line-ups

Chelsea starting XI: Courtois; Rudiger, Luiz, Cahill; Azpilicueta, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso; Pedro, Hazard, Morata

Manchester United starting XI: De Gea; Bailly, Jones, Smalling; Valencia, Matic, Herrera, Young; Martial, Rashford, Lukaku

Posted: at 3-11-2017 08:24 AM (6 years ago) | Upcoming
- ruthie at 3-11-2017 09:32 AM (6 years ago)
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CHELSEA GOING DOWN!
Posted: at 3-11-2017 09:32 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
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- BournIdentity at 3-11-2017 09:59 AM (6 years ago)
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The kain ball chelsea dey play, if man u flog dem 5 I no go dey surprise but if dem play well reverse fit be d case
Posted: at 3-11-2017 09:59 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Valentine142 at 3-11-2017 05:24 PM (6 years ago)
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this may be chelsea biggest test of the season, with the special occuping the second position ahead of this clash a against his former club. Though chelsea is really facing a though time but i still they will come out victorious.
Posted: at 3-11-2017 05:24 PM (6 years ago) | Newbie
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- Dramaking at 5-11-2017 09:40 PM (6 years ago)
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Insha Allah... Morata 4 golden helmet. Lmao. #BlueIsTheColour.
Posted: at 5-11-2017 09:40 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Dramaking at 5-11-2017 09:42 PM (6 years ago)
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Quote from: ruthie on  3-11-2017 09:32 AM
CHELSEA GOING DOWN!
I guess down is the new up. Lmao.
Posted: at 5-11-2017 09:42 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- BournIdentity at 6-11-2017 11:29 PM (6 years ago)
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Roll Eyes                                                                       
Posted: at 6-11-2017 11:29 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ruthie at 7-11-2017 09:17 AM (6 years ago)
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Quote from: Dramaking on  5-11-2017 09:42 PM
I guess down is the new up. Lmao.
touche Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 7-11-2017 09:17 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
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- Vicky_joseph at 7-11-2017 11:01 AM (6 years ago)
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This is serious
Posted: at 7-11-2017 11:01 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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