Former England international Joe Cole has weighed in on Chelsea’s upcoming clash against Manchester United, predicting a narrow 1-0 victory for the Blues at Old Trafford, according to Metro.
Scheduled for Sunday evening, the Premier League encounter sees Manchester United host Chelsea as both teams look to secure crucial points.
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Joe Cole Tips Chelsea Ahead of Manchester United
Joe Cole, speaking to Paddy Power, suggested that Chelsea are in a stronger position, observing,
“I think Chelsea will go to Old Trafford and win. They’re probably about two years ahead of where Manchester United are right now.”
Despite Chelsea’s recent lack of success at Old Trafford — the team hasn’t won there since 2013 — Cole believes their form gives them the edge.
“It’ll be tight… but I fancy a 1-0 Chelsea win,” he added.
Chelsea currently sits in fifth place in the Premier League standings, while Manchester United, struggling to find consistency, sits down in 14th.
Chelsea heads into this match on the back of a Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle United mid-week, while United will be feeling confident after an impressive 5-2 win over Leicester City.
With both teams looking to recover and push up the table, Sunday’s game promises to be a hard-fought battle.
