3 Key Battles that may Decide Chelsea vs Manchester United

League leaders Chelsea will face high flying Manchester United next in the Barclays Premier League.
Blues will have the chance to strengthen their position at the top while Man United will look to overtake Arsenal as Gunners will play FA Cup semi final next weekend.
Here are the three key battles that may decide the contest between Chelsea vs Manchester United.
Hazard vs Valencia
Arguably the best player in the league this season Eden Hazard will be up against make shift wing back Antonio Valencia. The Ecuadorian has been brilliant in Van Gaal’s system as the right full back but he must stop the Belgian sensation if United are to have any chance of winning at the Bridge.
Terry vs Rooney
Perhaps the most intriguing battle is that between the two captains, John Terry and Wayne Rooney. Who will come out on top, we shall see.
Courtois vs De Gea
Two of the best goal keepers in world football at the moment will collide in the form of Courtois and De Gea. Their performance may as well decide the outcome of the game as well.
Both goalies have kept 10 clean sheets in this season’s Barclays Premier League and have to be on top of the game.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
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