Dennis Cox And Other Interesting Articles: Manchester United. v Chelsea

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MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head
• Chelsea have won the last three league matches between these sides, while United have won all three cup meetings this season (including the Community Shield).
• Chelsea have only managed one clean sheet in their last 15 league trips to Old Trafford.
Man Utd
• No opposition player has scored a first-half goal at Old Trafford in the Premier League this season. The last player to do so was Chelsea's Joe Cole in this fixture last April.
• United need two wins from their two remaining home games to equal the record of 55 points at home set by Chelsea in 2005/06.
• Referee Howard Webb has awarded penalties to Manchester United in three of the last four competitive games he has officiated at Old Trafford. United have also won the last seven Premier League matches at Old Trafford that Webb has officiated.
• The Red Devils have won an average of 2.04 points per game in the Premier League in May, a better average than any other side.
• John O'Shea could make his 300th start for Manchester United.
Chelsea
• Chelsea were 15 points behind United prior to the reverse fixture at the beginning of March, but victory in that game has sparked their current run of 25 points from a possible 27, the best current form in the Premier League.
• Victory on Sunday would put them top on goal difference (for the first time in more than five months) with two matches remaining.
• They have the best defensive record in the top flight, conceding only 28 goals this season.
• Carlo Ancelotti's side are yet to lose a game in which they scored the opening goal (W16, D2).
• Nicolas Anelka is hoping for his 100th start for Chelsea.

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