Chelsea and Manchester United will collide in a match whose outcome may as well largely influence where both teams will end up this season.
Blues are only 2 points behind league leaders Arsenal, while Manchester United are 5 points behind 4th placed Liverpool.
Perhaps a draw is a favorable result for both teams but at Stamford Bridge, Mourinho will surely go for the win.
Both teams have won 5 of their last 6 league games but the main concern for United is that they are without two best players Rooney and Van Persie.
As far as Chelsea team news is concerned, new signing Nemanja Matic might be ready but is unlikely to start against the Red Devils and Mourinho may opt for Mikel instead of Luiz in the midfield.
The Brazilian star started the game against Hull last week alongside compatriot Ramires.
Hazard is going to be the key again and Torres is likely to keep his starting place after impressing versus the Tigers.
Here is Chelsea’s predicted starting XI vs Manchester United.
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Mikel Starts – Chelsea's Possible Starting XI vs Man United
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Mikel has been in chelsea for close to 9 seasons, he has seen it all, winning trophies, so am sure he is no longer afraid of any competition in the club. Hes Africas second best, going to Brazil with Nigeria, an achiever. God be with him.
Mikel is one of the best in the defensive midfield positon, the figures speak for themselves! With his experience against big oppositions he’ll do well against Man U! Up chelsea
Mikel is a key player in chelsea and as really contributed to the success of his club,I think he will do better in manchester united clash because of his experience
This team can win us every game. i like the idea of slotting Mikel in the starting line-up. he will provide cushion to our defense. Go Chelsea go. We beat Man-u am convinced we can win the title.
I wil go for new sigining MATIC HIS on good form that guy nd his ready to challeng for a starting place
Mikel is very good in that defensive role, above all he is always good playing against big teams especially man united.
So what happens if Mikel play well and the remaining 10players don’t get their day? Plastic Player supporters Nonsense….. Moreover Mikel won’t start mark it….who ever plays still chelsea UP BLUES
For dis crucial matrch d nigeria player call mikel should start alongside ramires for us to actualize result.
David luiz is better than Mikel and deserves to start after a good match against the Tigers