Last season, a meeting between Chelsea and Manchester United likely would have had fans of both sides gnawing at their fingernails and rocking back and forth. But this season,it's really only Chelsea fans that are nervous. Despite having an extra two months to prepare for this fixture (it was set to be played in late December, but was called off due to snow), the Blues have yet to regain their league-winning form:
Chelsea FC Vs. Manchester United: United Fans Unfazed By The Threat Of Fernando Torres, Rest Of The Blues
Just over two months later, Chelsea are still struggling with consistency, despite a 75 million pound infusion of talent in the January transfer window. While defender David Luiz has shown well in the early going with his new club, striker Fernando Torres has yet to open his Chelsea scoring account and continues his woeful form that has carried over from his recent Liverpool FC days.
United fans are confident that whether Chelsea choose to lineup in a 4-3-3 or a 4-4-2, the visitors will see a solid win. The Red Devils are fresh off a 4-0 win against Wigan and have a solid four-point lead at the top of the table. No wonder they’ve got a bit of a swagger in their step.
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