In the past round, Manchester United’s three-match winning streak in the Premier League was halted. The “Red Devils” lost 0-1 away to Newcastle with the opponent being superior in almost every aspect. Manchester United managed only one shot on target, so the defeat did not come as a big surprise. Approaching the 15th round, the team is in seventh place in the table, trailing the top-4 by five points. Before the loss to Newcastle, Manchester United drew 3-3 away against Galatasaray in the Champions League. There is growing information in the press about dissatisfaction among many players with Erik ten Hag and his training methods. It’s worth noting that Manchester United is the worst team in the Premier League in terms of goals scored among the top-10 representatives, having scored only 16 goals. Midfielders Christian Eriksen and Casemiro will be unavailable for today’s match.
Chelsea faced Brighton in the 14th round and managed to secure three points with a 3-2 victory. The Londoners led 2-1 after the first half, and despite being a man down after Gallagher’s dismissal, they maintained their advantage in the second half, exchanging goals with the opponent. Approaching the 15th round, “The Aristocrats” are in 10th place with 19 points. Chelsea has performed well away from home this season, accumulating 10 points on the road. Overall, Mauricio Pochettino’s team has shown improvement, especially in attack, and is capable of extending the winning streak. Moreover, the team is not participating in European competitions, and the squad depth allows them to comfortably play two matches per week in the league. Midfielder Connor Gallagher will be absent in Manchester due to suspension. More deep football analysis and predictions can be obtained from the link provided.
