Best chance of a United victory at the bridge in a decade. No Terry, no Cole, no Ramires, Lampard a doubt. United should have Rooney, Young and Ferdinand back fit. These three players add an extra level of quality that was missed against Liverpool for example.
United can break the hoodoo of Stamford Bridge and take a massive step toward the title if they can beat Chelsea this weekend. Massive because it would be yet another huge away game out of the equation that City would hope to see United falter on. Pressure cranked.
However, failing a United win, a draw is never a terrible result. Even if it means United fall 2 points behind again, i think a draw would be seen as acceptable.
As for Chelsea, they would probably see a draw as an acceptable result too considering their recent form and play, along with the players unavailable for the game. They would still be 4th whatever else happened.
This isn't a must win game for either team, but more like a must-not-lose just to preserve morale for either camp.
I'd say it's more of a must win for us because Newcastle and Liverpool are right on our tails. With the way our team is playing though it's going to be very tough.
Best chance of a United victory at the bridge in a decade. No Terry, no Cole, no Ramires, Lampard a doubt. United should have Rooney, Young and Ferdinand back fit. These three players add an extra level of quality that was missed against Liverpool for example.
United can break the hoodoo of Stamford Bridge and take a massive step toward the title if they can beat Chelsea this weekend. Massive because it would be yet another huge away game out of the equation that City would hope to see United falter on. Pressure cranked.
However, failing a United win, a draw is never a terrible result. Even if it means United fall 2 points behind again, i think a draw would be seen as acceptable.
As for Chelsea, they would probably see a draw as an acceptable result too considering their recent form and play, along with the players unavailable for the game. They would still be 4th whatever else happened.
This isn't a must win game for either team, but more like a must-not-lose just to preserve morale for either camp.