When you hear a pundit state that Chelsea vs Manchester United this week is ‘not even a big game’, then it opens up the start reality of where both teams are at this season compared to where they usually are and would like to be.
Chelsea are doing much worse than United, but both teams have had a poor season by their standards and where they have often been historically. Chelsea are now in 12th position after the latest round of Premier League matches last night.
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But of course, they have games in hand of many, and one of those games comes tomorrow night at home against Manchester United.
Pundit Paul Merson is very popular when it comes to his score predictions, he has often been known to be spot on. Chelsea’s games have become harder and harder to predict these days though, even for Merson!
Looking ahead to United’s midweek trip to Chelsea, Merson told Sportskeeda:’Manchester United are a million miles away from the likes of Liverpool at the moment. Liverpool have kids playing at times, and United are still so far behind them.
‘Their performance against Brentford was very worrying, and they’re going to have to make a decision at the end of the season. Are they going to give Ten Hag another chance? I’m not sure.
‘It’s very difficult to predict this game. It’s not even a big game, is it? This used to be a mouthwatering fixture. Now, one of these teams got ripped to shreds by Brentford, and the other wasn’t able to dominate a ten-man Burnley side.
‘This is a manager’s game, if I’m being honest. Neither team would want to lose this football match. If Ten Hag loses this game and suffers another defeat against Liverpool next week, he’ll be under massive pressure.
‘Chelsea have the home advantage, but they’re not really dominant. It’ll be a big worry if they don’t beat Man United, because Chelsea fans will remember what Brentford did to United.
‘This won’t be an easy encounter, but Chelsea should be able to win this game. I’m going for 2-1.’
