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Man Utd news: Chelsea will NOT win on Saturday for one big reason - pundit
CHELSEA will NOT beat Manchester United on Saturday for one reason - Jose Mourinho.
That is according to Liverpool legend and ESPN FC pundit Steve Nicol.
Chelsea are favourites heading into this weekend’s match at Stamford Bridge.
Maurizio Sarri’s side are unbeaten after eight games of the season and level on points with Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the table.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have had a poor start to the campaign, losing three of their opening eight fixtures.
This has got Mourinho written all over it. You know he gets something from these types of games
They did win on their last outing, coming from two goals down to beat Newcastle 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Nicol admits Chelsea are favourites to win the much-anticipated clash this Saturday.
However, he reckons Mourinho will set his team up hard to beat and come away with a share of the spoils.
“Well clearly Chelsea are the favourites,” Nicol said.
“They’re at home, they’re on a great run.
“Manchester United pulled a result out last time they stepped on the field in the Premier League.
“But this has got Mourinho written all over it.
“You know he gets something from these types of games.
“I’m going to say this is a draw.”
Chelsea came out on top in this fixture last season, winning 1-0 in west London.
In fact, Jose Mourinho has lost all three matches at Stamford Bridge since he has been in charge of United.
Chelsea also beat United in the FA Cup final in May.