Sir Alex Ferguson has never defeated a Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge in the Roman Abramovich era, and though it may not be the usual play-off for the title, the stakes are as high as ever
FACTS
Manchester United has had only four away wins this season but have a better and more excellent home record than their Stamford bridge counterparts. Man Utd has lost only once this season with Chelsea losing several.

Chelsea go into the match with just one point from their last two Barclays Premier League outings.

They have lost three home league matches under Ancelotti which is more than they did in the five full seasons prior to the manager's arrival.

Blues forward Fernando Torres has a decent record against United, scoring three goals in his last four Premier League fixtures against them.
anchester United's top goalscorer Berbatov has 19 goals. Chelsea are yet to have somebody with two digits goals with Drogba and Malouda at 9 each and Torres also bringing the 9 he has scored at Liverpool.

Based on recent form though the Red devils have not been fantastic they have grinded good results. They've had the commitment. Same cannot be said of Chelsea.

TEAM NEWS

Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti has refused to confirm whether Fernando Torres, Didier Drogba or both will lead the Chelsea attack.

Ancelotti must decide whether to recall Drogba after the striker once again started on the bench in last week's Champions League win at FC Copenhagen.

David Luiz returns to the squad after being ineligible for the last two matches but Alex (knee) and Yossi Benayoun (Achilles) are still sidelined.

Manchester United
Wayne Rooney has been cleared to play in Manchester United's crucial Barclays Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Rooney has escaped further punishment after catching Wigan Athletic's James McCarthy in the head with his elbow at the DW Stadium at the weekend.

Ryan Giggs is battling to overcome a hamstring strain but Sir Alex Ferguson said on Saturday that none of his other walking wounded will be available for the Barclays Premier League leaders.

PREDICTIONS
Given Torres'performances against Manchester United and Vidic in particular I am betting on Torres scoring if at least given 60 minutes on the pitch.

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