BATTLE AT THE BRIDGE.

THE BATTLE AT THE BRIDGE AS CHELSEA HOST UNITED.

It couldn't get better than this now could it? Mourinho vs Van Gaal at the bridge is the pick of the weekend matches. The only problem abouth this game is the timing, it kicks off just 10 minutes after the FA cup semi-final clash between Reading and Arsenal kicks off at Wembley. A real bummer for as Gunners fans. I would really love Chelsea to drop points but what I would love to see more is United get a beating of a lifetime and stay behind us on the table.

 United are in fine form having won their last six league matches beating Liverpool and Manchester City in that period. The Red Devils were absolutely devastating against City last weekend, and a repeat of such a performance will be welcomed by all United fans. Van Gaal's men have failed to beat the West London outfit in their last eight attempts and will be hoping for a turnaround in today's clash.

Chelsea needed a late goal from Cesc Fabregas to pick up three points against QPR in their last outing where they were far from convincing. The Blues need only four more victories to be Premier League Champions and a victory today will take them closer to lifting the title. Chelsea are unbeaten in thirteen games in all competitions.

The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw, Robin Van Persie scoring the equalizer in stoppage time after Didier Drogba had headed Chelsea into the lead.

Robin Van Persie could make his return from an ankle injury likewise to Luke Shaw who has been suffering from a hamstring problem. Michael Carrick is set to miss out after he limped off in the derby win last weekend with a calf problem.

Chelsea will be without Diego Costa whose hamstring troubles have seen him in and out of the squad. Loic Remy is also a doubt with a calf problem.

Probable Line ups;

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Fabregas, Matic; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Drogba.

Manchester United (4-1-4-1)

De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Evans, Shaw; Blind; Mata, Herrera, Fellaini, Young; Rooney.

Key Players

Eden Hazard - The little Belgium will no doubt be a thorn to the United defense with bags of tricks and pace. He may well be the difference between the two sides tonight. Valencia will have to have his head up at all times and avoid going forward too often.

Marouane Fellaini - The tall Belgium man will just be as influential as his Belgium teammate for his side. For United to have any flow and tempo, he'll have to win his midfield battles against Matic and Fabregas.

Prediction; Chelsea 2 - 1 Manchester United

The Blues look unstoppable at the moment so do United. In my opinion it will go down to which squad has the better players, and that's Chelsea without a doubt. United's defense is very questionable at times, and with the likes of Hazard, Oscar and Willian, Chelsea have enough to get behind that defense at will. Chelsea to just edge today's game for me.