Manchester United vs Chelsea: Amorim’s Struggling Reds Host Questionable Blues
by Geoffrey Ejiga | by Geoffrey Ejiga
Can Amorim End the Worst Man U Win Rate Since World War 2?
Perhaps the biggest shock for United fans in the past week was learning that Amorim now holds the record for the worst win rate (36.2%) as a Manchester United coach since World War II. It's even worse in the Premier League, where he's won only 25.8% of the 31 matches played so far.
With that kind of run, it’s not hard to see the hosts breaking another record today, which may finally see them lose to Chelsea on home ground for the first time since 2013. However, while Man U has been the better team, the betting odds still swing in their favour. In truth, it’ll be anything but easy for a Blues side that's opened its campaign with several questionable performances.
See what betting experts have to say about this game in the Man U vs Chelsea prediction.
A lot is on the line for Manchester United, who have now won only one of their five games this season, and that's thanks to a 97th-minute penalty against Burnley. Yes, the hosts can say they faced a tough game last time out, when they lost 3-0 to local rivals Man City. We’ll even agree that their 1-1 draw with Fulham and 1-0 loss to Arsenal on opening day wasn't something out of the ordinary. However, their EFL Cup exit at the hands of division 4 side, Grimsby Town, tells you all you need to know about how far the Red Devils have fallen.
But the tables must turn one day, and a home game against Chelsea might just be what Man U need to build their momentum and save Amorim's job.
Chelsea Eye First Old Trafford Victory in Over a Decade
Maresca’s Chelsea have been a mixed bag, but they deserve all the credit for pulling out the best performances when they're needed the most. Last season's UEFA Conference League and recent Club World Cup winners now have another giant to slay as they head to Old Trafford in search of their first win at that ground since 2013.
And rightfully, Chelsea should feel they can snatch a road victory against Man U or come out undefeated to extend their unbeaten run in the league this season. Some question the Blues’ performances so far after taking only two wins from four games, but the draws against Crystal Palace and Brentford were hard-fought and also underline the ever-growing quality of the Premier League. Still, Chelsea’s mid-week humbling from Bayern Munich has put a dent in whatever confidence the away side had built up.
However, this hasn't exactly been a one-sided meeting, especially in recent years. Notably, Chelsea has won two of their last three meetings against Manchester United, so taking their first away victory in 12 years against the worst Man U side since WW2 isn't out of the works. We might even be in for a dramatic battle as former Red Devils star and Blues new boy, Garnacho, prepares for a bitter-sweet meeting.
