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Man Utd news: The one reason Chelsea are much better than United - Frank de Boer
CHELSEA are performing better than Manchester United this season because the squad are enjoying playing under their manager.
That is the opinion of former Ajax, Barcelona and Netherlands defender Frank de Boer.
Unbeaten Chelsea are third in the Premier League table with five wins from seven games.
Maurizio Sarri was only appointed the club’s new boss in July with many feeling it was too late for him to get his methods across to his new players.
However, it has come together quicker than many had anticipated and Chelsea look set to challenge both Manchester City and Liverpool for the title.
They really like to enjoy the game. That’s maybe the difference between Manchester United and Chelsea
Meanwhile, Manchester United are 10th in the table with three defeats already to their name.
The atmosphere surrounding the club and manager Jose Mourinho has been negative throughout the season, especially with the Portuguese's relationship with star midfielder Paul Pogba.
And De Boer claims it is obvious Chelsea are enjoying playing under their manager more than United are at the moment.
“Yeah that’s true (Sarri has changed the style quickly),” he said on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football programme.
“They really like to enjoy the game.
“That’s maybe the difference between Manchester United and Chelsea.
“For me they are one of the favourites to go very far this season.”
Eden Hazard leads the goalscoring charts in the Premier League with six goals from seven games so far.
And De Boer has been seriously impressed with the Belgium international.
“He’s continuing his from from last season and also the World Cup of course,” he added.
“I love to watch him, he’s a player you come to the stadium to watch.
“Unbelievable skill, speed, technique and he can score goals.
“I think this is the Hazard that you want to see.”