Two clubs in the top half of the Premier League table will do battle today in a league match between Manchester United and Chelsea. The first-division clash scheduled for 12 p.m. ET will be held at Old Trafford in Manchester and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on NBC.
What They're Saying
Manchester United Manager Louis van Gaal (via Metro): "You don't understand? It's another level. You cannot compare West Bromwich Albion [to Chelsea]. I think it's fantastic to play here. The stadium, the fans, the pitch is fantastic. West Brom are playing a positional game, not only long balls. I have a great respect for West Bromwich Albion, but I think Chelsea's another level and Manchester City also."
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba (via the Daily Mail): "It's up to the manager to decide who starts. But if you're a player, how would you feel if they say you can play at Old Trafford? You'll be happy. To be able to enjoy these kinds of moments is fantastic. We are lucky and if I play, I will feel lucky one more time."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With Diego Costa projected to miss the match due to injury, Chelsea turn to Eden Hazard to carry the brunt of the attacking responsibility. The 23-year-old two goals in eight league appearances and is averaging 6.3 take-ons.
Manchester United's Projected Lineup (4-3-2-1): Gea; Rojo, Smalling, Jones, Rafael; Fellaini, Blind, Herrera; Maria, Persie, Falcao
Chelsea's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Luis, Terry, Cahill, Ivanovic; Fabregas, Matic; Hazard, Oscar, Willian; Schurrle
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (statistics and lineups via WhoScored).
Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 22 | |||
| 2 | Southampton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 19 | |||
| 3 | Manchester City | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 17 | |||
| 4 | West Ham United | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 16 | |||
| 5 | Arsenal | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 14 | |||
| 6 | Swansea City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 14 | |||
| 7 | Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 14 | |||
| 8 | Manchester United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 12 | |||
| 9 | Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 11 | |||
| 10 | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 11 | |||
| 11 | Stoke City | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 11 | |||
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 10 | |||
| 13 | Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 10 | |||
| 14 | Everton | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 9 | |||
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 9 | |||
| 16 | Leicester City | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 9 | |||
| 17 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 8 | |||
| 18 | Newcastle United | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 7 | |||
| 19 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | |||
| 20 | Queens Park Rangers | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -12 | 4 |
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