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Chelsea v. Manchester Utd. Odds had Chelsea as the 1.95 favorite.
The Blues are looking for an 11th successive home win in all competitions, which will equal the club record set in 2006. Arsenal were the last side to win at Stamford Bridge, in November 2008.
In 11 capital clashes during this period, Manchester Utd. has only left victorious once, with Chelsea emerging best on six occasions.
Carlo Ancelotti's side have scored 20 of their 28 goals after half-time.
Didier Drogba has scored six goals in his last five appearances in all competitions.
Man Utd have not won on their last five visits to one of the Big Four, losing at Liverpool (twice), Chelsea and Arsenal, plus drawing at Stamford Bridge last season. Their last win was at Liverpool in 2007.
The Red Devils are the only team not to concede a goal from a set-piece in the Premier League this season.
Ryan Giggs has scored 99 Premier League goals for United, and Paul Scholes has 98.
Chelsea v. Manchester United is the big football game of the weekend.
Odds from Sportsbetting.com appear below:
| 11/08/2009 | Chelsea (ENGLAND Premier League) | ||
| 11:00 ET | Tie | ||
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| Manchester Utd (ENGLAND Premier League) |
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Alistair Prescott, Gambling911.com
