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The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole looks back over Manchester United's 1-0 defeat at home to Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Match Report

Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford thanks to a late strike from Juan Mata.

Live Commentary

Find out how Chelsea won 1-0 away at Manchester United with Sports Mole's text updates.

HT Report

Manchester United and Chelsea are level at half time following a goalless first half at Old Trafford.

Team News

Wayne Rooney and Fernando Torres both start of the bench for Chelsea's visit to Manchester United this afternoon.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Head to Head
Apr 1, 2013 12.30pm
Oct 31, 2012 7.45pm
Feb 5, 2012 4pm
Chelsea
3-3
Man Utd
Luiz (50'), Mata (46'), Evans (36' og.)
Torres (31'), Ivanovic (45')
Rooney (58' pen., 69')
Evra (50')
Build-up
United captain Nemanja Vidic returns to action versus Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Nemanja Vidic: 'We want to finish season in style'
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic insists that his side want to end the season in style and keep their winning mentality.
May 5, 11:00
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Rafael Benitez ready to "fight" Sir Alex Ferguson
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says that he is ready to "fight" Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson if necessary.
May 5, 08:23
QPR manager Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes: 'Sir Alex Ferguson won't let Manchester United ease off'
Mark Hughes insists that Sir Alex Ferguson will not let his Manchester United side ease off despite already being crowned Premier League champions.
May 5, 06:39
Nemanja Vidic
Nemanja Vidic: 'We want to finish in style'
Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic is adamant that he and his teammates want to end their season in style despite having already wrapped up the Premier League title.
May 5, 05:52
Branislav Ivanovic, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata
Branislav Ivanovic: 'We need to beat Manchester United to reach Champions League'
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic believes that his side have to beat Manchester United in order to qualify for the Champions League next season.
May 5, 05:43
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson "regrets" not making move for Frank Lampard
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he "regrets" not buying Frank Lampard when the Chelsea midfielder was at West Ham United.
May 5, 03:59
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata: 'Next two games are must win'
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata believes that his side need to beat Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur if they want to qualify for the Champions League next season.
May 5, 03:42
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against West Ham on April 17, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Rafael Benitez has done a good job'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits that Rafael Benitez has performed well in his role as interim manager at Stamford Bridge.
May 3, 11:20
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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