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Manchester Utd vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting tips
Right on the first matchday of the English Premier League, football fans will be treated to a real treat. The two most successful clubs of the last two decades face each other in the venerable Old Trafford Stadium. Ole Gunnar Solksjaer welcomes his great rival Chelsea London with Manchester United. In the blues, legendary legend Frank Lampard will take his place on the bench for the first time.
Because of the successes in the last 20 years, the relationship between the clubs has never been really good. But now both teams are playing only the second fiddle and have to watch as Liverpool and the Citizens passed by. The longing for titles is great – the more important would be a prestige success in direct duel on the first matchday. For the first time in 15 years, the two teams face each other again on the first matchday.
Manchester United (18 of 27) and Chelsea (17 of 27) are two of the most successful teams on Matchday 1 in the Premier League. A kick-off success is of enormous importance, as in the last 15 years, the eventual champions only started with a single defeat – Manchester United in the 2012/13 season. In the first big game of the year Manchester United against Chelsea is according to odds as a surprisingly clear favorite. The game starts on Sunday at 16:30.
Manchester United:
Until the last minute was haggled at the Red Devils. On Thursday afternoon, head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could not think about the starting grid on Sunday, because it was not clear who was at his disposal. After the deadline day it is clear that Romelu Lukaku no longer belongs to the squad. For World Champion Paul Pogba could be convinced of a whereabouts.
On the side of the newcomers, it was rather quiet. The commitments of the young talents Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have been established for some time. Earlier this week, Harry Maguire was also unveiled as a new entry for an incredible € 87 million. The most expensive defender in the world is supposed to stabilize the Red Devils. Whether his quality in this respect is sufficient, however, must be doubted. Replacement for Fellaini, Herrera or Valencia was not required.
In the fight for the championship, the Red Devils will probably play no role this year. Compared to the competition, the squad is far too weak. While there are some great talents in the Red Devils’ offspring (such as Mason Greenwood), those talents will not make Manchester United a title contender. Not for nothing that Manchester United won none of the five home games against the rest of Big-Six last year.
In addition, the Red Devils collected only seven points in the last nine Premier League games of last season. The preparation was quite promising and the team hastened from success to success at the International Champions Cup. Nevertheless, we take a gap between Manchester United and Chelsea from a tip to the home win.
Chelsea:
Back to the roots is the name of Frank Lampard. The longtime international and playmaker of the Blues is back at Stamford Bridge. The 41-year-old left Chelsea in the summer of 2014 and is now returning as a coach. He earned his first spurs last season at the Rams of Derby County. His debut year as head coach was almost crowned with the rise. Derby Aston Villa was beaten in the play-off final.
The strong performances, however, were reason enough for the blues to trust their darling to succeed Maurizio Sarri. A task he is by no means to be envied. Although Sarri could not continue in the second half of the season to the strong performances, nevertheless, the title was brought in the Europa League. The task of Lampard is made more difficult by the transfer lock.
The deadline day was quiet, as Chelsea was forbidden to make transfers. But after the departure of superstar Eden Hazard this would have been sorely needed. Christian Pulisic, who did not have a good season at BVB, should now compensate for this gap. Otherwise Lampard are missing for the prelude with Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi and Rüdiger three important players injury-related.
As a favorite for the title, the blues are probably out of the question this season. However, we are a little surprised that in the top match between Manchester United and Chelsea for a forecast on the blues are offered so high betting odds. Chelsea has a team that is by no means weaker than the Red Devils. With actors such as Kante, Jorginho, Willian, Azpilicueta and Alonso also absolutely established forces available.
Frank Lampard would be the first Chelsea manager to celebrate his debut at Old Trafford and win. Ted Drake (50s), Claudio Ranieri (2000), Jose Mourinho (2004) and Avram Grant (2007) missed this success!
Manchester Utd vs Chelsea head to head matches
28.04.19 PL Manchester Utd Chelsea 1 : 1
18.02.19 FAC Chelsea Manchester Utd 0 : 2
20.10.18 PL Chelsea Manchester Utd 2 : 2
19.05.18 FAC Chelsea Manchester Utd 1 : 0
25.02.18 PL Manchester Utd Chelsea 2 : 1