This is a really big game. Maybe it's not as big
of a game as it's been in the past thanks to
Manchester United being average so far this
season, but it really matters on several fronts.
Chelsea have been rolling along comfortably
this season scoring goals like it's going out of
style and slowly opening up a comfortable lead
at the top of the table as the league's only
undefeated team. Thanks to second place
Manchester City's loss against West Ham, a
win for the Blues on Sunday would find them
eight points clear of their biggest title rivals,
and it's only October.
For Manchester United, they need to prove
they can compete with the top teams in the
Premier League. Considering all the money
that has been spent and the collection of talent
that has been assembled at Old Trafford, the
excuses are going to start running out very
quickly. United have improved recently, at
least in terms of results, enough to move up to
sixth place and get within striking distance on
4th. Sunday's match against the Blues, who
are the best team in the league, will be a
chance to announce they're back ... or that
they're good, but nothing special.
Key Player: David de Gea (Manchester United)
Everyone knows that Manchester United's
defense has struggled this season, leaving
goalkeeper David de Gea at the mercy of the
opposition's strikers on a fairly regular basis.
On some occasions, the young Spaniard has
been able to stand on his head and help save
points for his team, but sometimes there was
simply nothing he could do. Considering how
formidable Chelsea's offense is, they're going
to create chances and it'll be up to de Gea to
have a big day and make some big saves.
Key Matchup: Falco and/or Van Persie vs.
Chelsea's back line and Thibaut Courtois
The Blues have the Premier League's second
best defense in terms of goal allowed this
season. Their eight goals allowed is second
only to Southampton , and it's quite an
impressive number. Having probably the
world's best goalkeeper helps a lot, but the
men in front of him are hardly slouches.
Depending on how many strikers Louis van
Gaal's decides to deploy on Sunday, they're
going to get a solid test with Radamel Falcao
and/or Robin van Persie bombing forward
with Angel di Maria in support.
Manchester United injuries and suspensions
Out: Wayne Rooney (suspended). In Doubt:
Jonny Evans (foot), Antonio Valencia
(hamstring), Jesse Lingard (knee), Patrick
McNair (hamstring)
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: Loic Rémy (groin), Cesar Azpilicueta
(suspended). In Doubt: Diego Costa (illness),
Jon Obi Mikel (foot), Ramires (groin).
Does Diego Costa start? That's the million
question after the striker has missed a couple
games with hamstring issues and an illness.
Chances are he will start as the Blues need
him, especially with Rémy sidelined, but we'll
have to wait and see. Wayne Rooney is
United's only certain absence as he serves the
final game of a three match ban for a red card.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 5 p.m. local, 12
p.m. ET
source: www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/10/26/7069577/chelsea-manchester-united-2014-epl-time-tv-schedule-team-news

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