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5 Bold Predictions For Manchester United vs. Chelsea In Week 9

5 Bold Predictions For Manchester United vs. Chelsea In Week 9

5 Bold Predictions For Manchester United Vs. Chelsea In Week 9
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What are some things that fans can look forward to when Manchester United face off against Chelsea? Here are five bold predictions.

5. Diego Costa Won't Score

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5. Diego Costa Won't Score

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Diego Costa has scored nine goals in just seven games, but even he has admitted that this form cannot continue forever. With a game in the Champions League during the week, a tired Costa will not find his way onto the score sheet.

4. Juan Mata Will Be A Thorn In the Side of His Former Team

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4. Juan Mata Will Be A Thorn In the Side of His Former Team

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Juan Mata was a star for Chelsea, which made it even more surprising that the team let him leave. Even more shocking was the fact that they let him go to one of their biggest rivals. Mata will enjoy this chance for revenge and will set up numerous scoring chances for his team.

3. Radamel Falcao Will Score Twice

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3. Radamel Falcao Will Score Twice

Radamel Falcao
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After just four games at Manchester United, Radamel Falcao is slowly adjusting to life in England. He has added a goal and two assists for United, and he will be rested on Monday against West Bromwich Albion. This will allow him Falcao to take advantage of a tired Chelsea squad.

2. Chelsea’s Unbeaten Start To Season Will Come To An End

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2. Chelsea’s Unbeaten Start To Season Will Come To An End

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Chelsea have started the season with an eight game unbeaten run, but they will have a tough turnaround this week. On Tuesday, Chelsea will take on NK Maribor in Champions League action. On Sunday, they head to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United. It will be difficult for Chelsea to rotate their squad this week, and fatigue will ultimately bring the unbeaten start to the season to a halt.

1. Manchester United Will Win

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1. Manchester United Will Win

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Manchester United are beginning to demonstrate the form that their fans have become accustomed to. Currently sitting in sixth in the Barclays Premier League, Manchester United can move into fourth with a win against Chelsea. The bitter taste of missing out on the Champions League last season will be all the motivation they need to win this game and move into a Champions League qualifying position.

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