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Chelsea backed to beat 'anti-football' Man Utd by Liverpool hero Didi Hamann
CHELSEA should have no trouble beating Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Chelsea should have no problems beating Manchester United today, claims Didi Hamann
That is according to Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann.
Both sides come into the clash needing a win to gain momentum in the battle for the top four.
United and Chelsea both drew with Spanish opposition in midweek but have previously endured a tough start to 2018 in the Premier League.
Jose Mourinho's side lost to Tottenham and Newcastle in recent weeks, while the Blues succumbed to Watford and Bournemouth last month.
But Hamann believes Chelsea should have no problem beating United on Sunday.
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Everything that we love about the game of football we don’t see with this United
"I couldn’t back United," he told the Racing Post.
"They are anti-football.
"Everything that we love about the game of football we don’t see with this United.
"I’m no fan of Chelsea and am acutely aware that there are problems at Stamford Bridge.
"But I see no reason why they can’t go to Old Trafford and get something from the game.
"It isn’t as though they are going to be outplayed."
Mourinho has received heavy criticism for the way he sets his teams up against title rivals.
The Portuguese coach opted to use defensive tactics against Liverpool and Manchester City earlier in the season which saw United win neither of the clashes.
The Red Devils take on Chelsea at 2.05pm on Sunday afternoon.