Following Manchester United's convincing opening day win over Swansea, a win that not only saw them briefly alight the summit of the Premier League, but also proved the perfect start for new boss David Moyes, the reigning champions now face a much sterner test in the form of a José Mourinho-led Chelsea.

With the West London club also registering a comfortable win in their opening fixture, whilst also seeing off Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, Monday's clash could see either team put an early dent in the other's ambitions of claiming the title.

Neither club had the most productive of preseasons, but while Chelsea have been far busier in the transfer market this Summer, United still possess arguably the most lethal player in the league—Robin van Persie.

With the shadow of Sir Alex Ferguson still looming over the Manchester club, much was made of how Moyes would line his team up for the trip to the Liberty Stadium, and just what kind of style they would play.

As such, though the manager had changed, the swashbuckling Manchester United brand of football was still in tact. Swansea were rightly billed as a difficult challenge and fulfilled predictions that they would have the majority of the possession, maintaining it for 53 percent of the match, but it was United's clinical edge in the final third that proved the difference.

Similarly, United can expect to concede the majority of possession to Chelsea this coming Monday while hoping to soak up the pressure and break quickly on the counter. Carrick—who was such a pivotal figure last season—may have been quiet against Swansea, but he still calmly distributed the ball from the centre of midfield.

Against Mourinho's men, this is where United should find their most joy: using the England international to quickly distribute the ball from his back four to initiate a counter, using the pace and movement of Valencia, Welbeck and van Persie.

Damn.. Is that catarrh on Schurrle's shirt??

30 Mins Gone.. Possession MUN 62% - CHE 38%
42 Mins Gone.. Possession MUN 58% - CHE 42%
First half's over.. Scoreline's 0 - 0..
Second half's here!!
It's been all United in the first 5 mins of this half..
Beautiful save by De Gea from Cahill's shot!!
And Schurrle wan thief offside goal.. Iyalaya e
1 Missed Penalty Call for MUN!!
Choi.. See Ashley Young smooth head oo.. He replaces Valencia
Ashley Young dribble one player, e affect the other one.. Ol' Boy..
70 Mins gone.. MUN 58% - CHE 42%
78 Mins gone.. Pa Giggs comes on for Danny Welbeck..
Last 10 Mins.. Ashley Young shows Lampard the difference between him and Valencia.. Fine dribble skill jare..
With the way Chelsea dey handle ball like say Cech and Schwarzer na on-field players, and ref dey ignore.. New PDP on board ni?
What happens when Holland meets Belgium?? Blood on the Belgian's mouth.. Hehehe..

BOTTOM LINE: WE SCATTER CHELSEA TODAY!!

just dah perfect way to show this wanderer and arrogant manager whoz got da boss ba11s in EPL!

ordinary chelshyte that needed their eleventh man( ref) b4 they could beat Aston Villa dare come to Old Trafford?

we take no prisoners! casualty more like it.



for moments like this, we live!

Viva! viva!! viva!!! United!

man utd 3:1 chelsea

Chelsea is the best club in the world! Hit Like if You think They'll Win!!!

Andyblaze: Chelsea is the best club in the world! Hit Like if You think They'll Win!!!

Mr Moderator, We need the 'Dislike' option, PLEEEAASSSSEEEE!!

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Mr Moderator, We need the 'Dislike' option, PLEEEAASSSSEEEE!!

Dude don't hate, just waka pass.

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Mr Moderator, We need the 'Dislike' option, PLEEEAASSSSEEEE!!

Hahaahaha Sweerie Do U know Why I Loff You?

blues now. you know the drill.Haters will be plenty as usual, but no shaking.!!!

Do or die .... TeamCHELSEA, na win sure pass

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Mr Moderator, We need the 'Dislike' option, PLEEEAASSSSEEEE!!

u don chow

Andyblaze:

Hahaahaha Sweerie Do U know Why I Loff You?

Because we've won 13 Premierships in the past 21 years making it only 8 titles shared by the remaining 19 teams every season? #NoHomo

Nothing do us. We are taking all 3 points to the bridge called Stamford

Manchester Utd fans should not forget the head to head record against Chelsea last season.

HARDDON: just dah perfect way to show this wanderer and arrogant manager whoz got da boss ba11s in EPL!

ordinary chelshyte that needed their eleventh man( ref) b4 they could beat Aston Villa dare come to Old Trafford?

we take no prisoners! casualty more like it.



for moments like this, we live!

Viva! viva!! viva!!! United!

guy, u b punk, all games ar diff u knw, villa beat arsenal, bt arsenal also beat fernabache . . . Otondo lyk u let's wait nd see nw

I guess we know the winner already......Chelsea all the way.


I need someone to make an outside bet with 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k,

mukina will hold the money,



win win.... draw, we share.


my blood dey hot #moralethingz

Red devils till i kpeme..

Chelshit dn start to make noise

lucenzo: I guess we know the winner already......Chelsea all the way.


I need someone to make an outside bet with 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k,

mukina will hold the money,



win win.... draw, we share.


my blood dey hot #moralethingz

Only Man utd fans who have no value for money would place a bet against Chelsea.

demelza: BLUE IS THE COLOUR!!!!
BLUE IS OUR BLOOD!!!
BLUE IS THE SKY!!!
GO CHELSEA!
LOVE YOU JOSE

you be olodo,how blue go be the colour of your blood,you need to have your yam head examined UNITED RULES,PREMIER LEAGUE IS OUR BIRTH RIGHT

boron10:
Only Man utd fans who have no value for money would place a bet against Chelsea.

Or rather, only those who have no brains will root for the son being greater than the father when it's obvious the son is a mere by-product of the father.. #TeamManUtd4Life

true blue
dead red

Chelsea are just keen on ensuring a lethal Rooney is not unleashed on them at old trafford; that is the reason they've been trying to unsettle him all season.

Just wish Wayne will give us a good 30 mins of play. He can win this match for us.

^
The same lethal Rooney that was impotent against Chelsea throughout last season? Dude look for another thing to say biko.

Without howard webb, utd stands no chance against Chelsea reserve.

it all depends on some conditions and personnel. i do hope chelsea make me smile morrow sha.

i knw chelsea ll win 2marow..............100% blues

johnstar: Do or die .... TeamCHELSEA, na win sure pass

team chelsea all d way

1025: it all depends on some conditions and personnel. i do hope chelsea make me smile morrow sha.

You've already started making excuses for chelsea's perceived woeful outing today. Let's hope you include the FA, pitch, weather and global warming in the list of excuses after the game.

^^ no mind that otondo! When Chelshit required ref to win in mid-week, they called it referee error. Thunder go fire any Chelshit fan mouth wey accuse referee throughout this season

Chelsea all the way!