Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez ready to fight Sir Alex Ferguson

                      Man united V  Chelsea

                                                     16.00hrs 05/05/2013@Old trafford

 

 MATCH FACTS

 Head-to-head 

• This will be the fifth meeting between the sides this season. Chelsea beat United in both the FA and League Cups (the former after a replay) but United won 3-2 in the league encounter at Stamford Bridge.
• United and Chelsea have met 41 times in the Premier League; both sides have won 13 times each, with 15 draws.
• The last six clashes in all competitions have produced 29 goals at an average of 4.8 goals per game.
• Sir Alex Ferguson's side have lost more games (13) and conceded more goals (55) against Chelsea than any other side in the Premier League.

                                                                   Manchester United

• United have won just two of their last five league games (W2, D2, L1).
• Their draw with Arsenal last weekend means they cannot now break Chelsea's top-flight record of 95 points.
• The Red Devils have come from behind to win nine Premier League games this season.
• They are the only team not to concede a penalty in the Premier League this season and the only team not to receive a red card.
• Since ending his 10-game goal drought, Robin van Persie has scored six of United's last seven goals. The Dutchman has scored more league goals in his debut season for United than any other player has managed in their first season in the club's history.

                                                                              Chelsea

• Chelsea have won three of their last four league games (W3, D1) but only taken five points from their last six away games (W1, D2, L3).
• They have scored 15 headed goals in the league this season, more than any other top-flight team.
• Frank Lampard needs one goal to equal Bobby Tambling's all-time scoring record for the club of 202.
• Chelsea will be playing their 65th match of the season.