Manchester United vs Chelsea: Understanding Both Teams’ Position In The Premier League 

Manchester United

Just as 18 other teams in the Premier League, United have already gone through the trouble of matchday 35. Therefore, only 3 domestic challenges are currently awaiting them this season, and their next one could well turn out to be their most important game since last summer.

For the Red Devils, their imminent clash at the Old Trafford could play an extraordinarily vital role in their quest for their first trophy this term. They currently own 73 points and a goal difference of +38. Their home battles have proved to be their most profitable encounters, with 16 victories at the Old Trafford against 5 away from home.

The Mancunians—who are unbeaten in their arena in the on-going Premier League season—have lost 4 times, and drawn 10 times overall. Only a single draw was endured in the Theatre of Dreams.

Chelsea

Chelsea have also played 35 games, and bizarrely, they also share a goal difference of +38. They however sit behind the leaders with 70 points—26 of which were collected away from home. Just as their arch-rivals Manchester United, the Blues seem to have more luck and momentum in their own playground; but they can still be proud of the level they have reached up to now in the league, considering the numerous setbacks they suffered earlier on.

After the departure of British legend Ray Wilkins back in November 2010 as assistant manager, the club had to face a major catastrophe that saw them undergo a winless league run for more than a month. That period of disaster took a lot away from the defending champions who were initially well on track; yet, despite everything, they happily have much to dream of, as at now.

Manchester United vs Chelsea: Scenarios And Conditions

If Manchester United win…

If United beat Chelsea this weekend, then they would be virtually claiming the title by expanding the gap at the top of the table to 6 points, with only 2 matchdays left to go. They would eventually be surpassing the Blues in the goal difference race, and more importantly, they would be boosting Arsenal’s hopes of overtaking their city rivals in second place.

If Chelsea win…

If Chelsea defeat Manchester United at the Old Trafford on Sunday, 8 May 2011, then they would be taking back the Premier League’s pole position for the first time in months. With a mere 1-0 triumph being enough for the Blues to leapfrog the Red Devils at the top through an ultimate goal difference advantage, everything would be turning into a matter of deep persistence. It goes without saying that the situation would consequently be becoming more delicate than ever for both Chelsea and United.

If Manchester United vs Chelsea ends in a draw…

If Manchester United and Chelsea draw, then they would be having a total of 74 and 71 points overall. This would still be good enough for the Red Devils to anticipate subsequent success; but in reality, it would keep the door narrowly open for Arsenal—currently at 67 points—to reach for the title. Everything would thus remain undecided in the Premier League mathematically, although Man United would be maintaining the edge.