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English Premier League: The week we’ve been waiting for – Saturday Matchday 9

By Ashley Anthony

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1047091738,922326746 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea (L) and Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United. Chelsea FC and Manchester United meet in a Premier league fixture on October 20, 2018 at Stamford Bridge,London.***LEFT IMAGE*** SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at St Mary's Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 21, 2018 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1047091738,922326746 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea (L) and Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United. Chelsea FC and Manchester United meet in a Premier league fixture on October 20, 2018 at Stamford Bridge,London.***LEFT IMAGE*** SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Chelsea FC at St Mary's Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 21, 2018 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) /
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This one could be more entertaining than we think. With United’s poor defensive record and Chelsea’s relentless goal prowess on display, it could be just what we need to kickstart the day.

Stamford Bridge has been the place to be in the early part of the campaign. Not only has the football been outstanding with the Hazard show more than one bargained for. But, also the fixtures played there to date has been top draw for all.

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This one of all holds all the special emotion for all involved. Jose Mourinho gets to take on his old beloved Chelsea. Hoping for a fit midfielder in Nemanja Matic, who can relate with the manager on their travels to their previous club.

Maurizio Sarri has been put to the test, taking on his fair share of top-table fights,  coming out tops you could argue. This one could very well be the same. No emotion attached to this one for him. However, his counterpart wants to stick it in the home crowd’s faces, making him the one with more to lose.

Gone are the days where Chelsea were pushovers to Fergie’s United side. Here comes the days Hazard puts Jose out of a job twice in one decade, perhaps. Good boy Eden, good boy. The best player in the league is yet to fault and will be the main outlet again for Chelsea. United will hope their injury list doesn’t affect their game today.

Going for a strong Chelsea display and Jose to also put on a show.

Score prediction
Chelsea 3-2 Manchester United

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