Chelsea vs Manchester United: 5 players to watch out for | 2020-21 Premier League

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#3 Olivier Giroud (Chelsea)

Chelsea vs Newcastle United - Premier League
Chelsea vs Newcastle United - Premier League

Olivier Giroud, who adds a different dimension to the Chelsea attack, is likely to play against Manchester United. With the Frenchman in the side, the Blues can mix it up by holding the ball and bringing in the likes of Timo Werner and Callum Hudson-Odoi into the game.

Giroud’s classy first touch and ability to find his teammates with his back to goal often goes under the radar.

Manchester United are likely to crowd out the penalty box off the ball, so Giroud could be crucial in drawing in defenders and creating space for his fellow Chelsea attackers.

Giroud is also in good touch, having found the back of the net in the last two games for Chelsea, so the Blues will hope he can continue his scoring form against Manchester United.


#2 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno Fernandes has galvanised Manchester United since his arrival at the club last January. His presence on the pitch not only adds quality to the Manchester United attack, but his leadership qualities also transforms the team as a unit.

Considering how big an influence he has on his team’s attacking endeavours, Tuchel’s game-plan will be to press Fernandes when he has the ball.

The Portugal international has the technical ability and quality to find defence-splitting passes. If he has a good game, Manchester United could well come away with all three points.

Fernandes’ output has been incredible this season, as he has managed 15 goals and ten assists. The onus will be on Chelsea's N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic to stop the Manchester United talisman.

#1 Timo Werner (Chelsea)

Timo Werner (Chelsea)
Timo Werner (Chelsea)

Timo Werner’s form under Tuchel has improved, so he could be a big threat against Manchester United. The United centre-backs aren’t known for their pace as they generally like to play deep.

However, they build up from the back. So with the likes of Werner and Mount around to apply the press, the Chelsea attackers could very well be in business on Sunday.

Timo Werner’s footwork combined with his searing burst of pace could test the Manchester United defence, low block or not. His confidence in front of goal was at an all-time low under Lampard, but he seems to have rediscovered his mojo in recent games.

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