Following their impressive pre-season campaign which saw the Red Devils go undefeated; beating the likes of Inter Milan, AC Milan and Tottenham in the process, the Red Devils will be looking to carryover that form into the new season as they 'cut the ribbon' of their Premier League campaign against 'bad bele' rivals, Chelsea.
Here's all you need to know about this clash.👇
MATCH INFO
Date: Sunday 11 August 2019Kick-off: 15.30 GMT (4.30pm Naija time)
Venue: Old Trafford
Competition: English Premier League
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Previous PL Clashes: 54, Man Utd Wins = 15, Chelsea wins= 18, Draws= 21.
Last time we met: A 1-1 draw which all but slashed United's hopes of finishing in the top 4 last season
DID YOU KNOW?
1. This will be the first ever competitive between between the clubs where both managers also previously played for their respective clubs.2. Manchester United have won more opening Premier League games (18) than in other team in Premier League history
3. Manchester United have lost more games (18) and conceded more goals (71) against Chelsea than they have against any other team (👀)
4. Chelsea have never lost when playing their first Premier League game of the season on Sunday, with the Blues winning 8 and drawing 3 of their 11 matches thus far. (This Sunday shall be our day of breakthrough).
OPINION POLL
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GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.