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After putting in improved performances against Derby County and Stoke City, Manchester United will face a real test of character when they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on Sunday, as they look to boost their top four pedigree.

Louis van Gaal’s men ran out 3-1 winners in last week’s FA Cup clash at the iPro Stadium before brushing aside the Potterson Tuesday.

The Blues have won each of the last three meetings between the two sides at Stamford Bridge and are firm favourites to take all three points once again.

The teams shared a 0-0 draw when they met at Old Trafford in December’s reverse fixture.

Having allegedly offered up his resignation following the home defeat by Southampton two weeks ago (reports he later denied), Van Gaal should take plenty of credit for overseeing a turnaround over the past couple of games.

While some may question the quality of opposition, the Red Devils’ attacking play in both matches would have been tough for anyone to handle, with Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial in particularly irresistible form.

This newfound cutting edge is particularly timely for the trip to West London, where the hosts are yet to keep a clean sheet under interim manager Guus Hiddink’s four matches in charge – conceding eight goals in that period.

However, considering Hiddink’s team have struck 10 goals themselves in that period, they will fancy their own chances of hitting the back of the net against a team that has conceded 12 times in their last six on the road.

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