Midweek Premier League football returns with a classic match between two old rivals. At Old Trafford, Manchester United play host to Chelsea as they seek to bounce back from back-to-back defeats at the hands of Liverpool and Arsenal, respectively.
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MANCHESTER UNITED VS CHELSEA: BETTING TIPS
MANCHESTER UNITED
PREMIER LEAGUE FORM: L – L – W – L – D
Manchester United have yet again fallen to a damaging defeat inflicted by Arsenal at the Emirates. Ralf Ragnick sidelined heavily criticized Harry Maguire, but Manchester United’s defence lacked the conviction to deal with what came their way. As against Liverpool, Arsenal took the lead within the first couple of minutes. Nuno Tavares followed up after a save by De Gea to see his side cruise into the lead early in the first half. Arsenal added another goal through a Saka penalty, before Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a career milestone of 100 goals by converting a Matic cross.
In the second half, the away side asked all the questions as United piled on the pressure to equalise. Chances came and went, but when a penatly was awarded, Bruno Fernandes hit the post, much to the pleasure of the Arsenal faithful.
Manchester United still find themselves in a transitional period. Newly appointed manager Erik Ten Hag has already pointed out which players he intends to keep and which will be sold as he aims to increase squad stability. Interim Ralf Ragnick will do his best to keep his side motivated to grind out points for the remainder of the season.
Manchester United are priced at 9/8 (2.12) to score first in the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the only beacon of light for Manchester United with his goals, and we are backing the Portuguese to score anytime during the match at 13/9 (2.45)
Over 2.5 goals in the match at 9/11 (1.82)
Previous game line-up:
De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Varane, Telles, McTominay, Matic, Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho and Ronaldo
Injuries and Suspensions:
Paul Pogba, Luke Shaw, Edison Cavani
CHELSEA
PREMIER LEAGUE FORM: W – L – W – L – W
Last time out, Chelsea hosted West Ham in a dramatic London derby. The Blues looked like they’d take the three points after Craig Dawson was dismissed for fouling Romelu Lukaku inside the box. However like their opponents this Thursday, Jorginho failed to convert from the spot.
With the Hammers reduced to 10-men, Chelsea found more spaces on the flanks, and it was through a cross that David Moyes’ side came undone. Pulisic fired his effort hard and low into the bottom right corner to seal the 1-0 win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have a good handle on the third spot in the Premier League with teams behind them consistently dropping points. The only uncertainty around Chelsea revolves around the future. Many reports claim that a consortium, together with Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams eyeing to take over ownership of the club.
Thomas Tuchel has commented that he will do his job the best he can, but he is not aware of what the future holds for him and the club, adamantly stating that he will focus his squad on upcoming games and try to get victories.
Chelsea are priced at 11/5 (3.20) to win and over 2.5 goals in the match.
Kai Havertz is priced at 41/20 (3.05) to score anytime during the match.
We are pricing a first-half draw and a second-half victory for Chelsea at 44/10 (5.40)
Previous game line-up:
Mendy, Azpilicueta, Silva, Chalobah, Loftus-Cheek, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso, Mount, Havertz and Werner
Injuries and Suspensions:
Ben Chilwell, Mateo Kovacic, Rudiger, Reece James.
MANCHESTER UNITED VS CHELSEA: BETTING ODDS
Manchester United are priced at 11/5 (3.20) to get back to winning ways, whilst Chelsea are at 5/4 (2.25) to pile on the misery and inflict the third defeat and a draw valued at 13/5 (3.60).
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*Odds subject to change. Odds correct at time of publishing