Chelsea vs. Manchester United: Combined XI
Chelsea take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in a huge clash.
With a number of stars on each side, who makes the combined starting XI?
One of the biggest matches of this young season takes place on Sunday. Chelsea host Manchester United in a Premier League clash that sees Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge. The match will be a tense affair as everyone has something to prove, and a few men may have an extra edge of spite to them.
Both sides field players capable of stealing the show. Who makes the strongest combined XI?
Without further ado let’s take a look at Chelsea vs. Manchester United: combined XI using a 4-4-2 formation:
GK – DAVID DE GEA
David De Gea has made a series of incredible saves and is reaffirming is place among the world’s best.
RB – ANTONIO VALENCIA
Solid in defence, proving himself United’s superior two-way full-back. Considering the choice for Chelsea was Branislav Ivanovic, there is little debate over who takes this position.
CB – JOHN TERRY
Even though his legs are beginning to tire, he is still one of the most astute technical defenders in the league. David Luiz, Gary Cahill and Eric Bailly have not done enough to overtake the Terry’s magnificence.
CB – DALEY BLIND
The centre of a relatively strong United defence that has conceded only 8 goals this season. Blind has been an exasperating component of when Mourinho orders up the parked bus.
LB – CESAR AZPILICUETA
Azpilicueta has further portrayed how vital he is to the Chelsea defensive lineup and how his commitment and effort extends to any role on the pitch.
RM – VICTOR MOSES
Moses is not nearly as skilled as Pedro or Juan Mata, he gets in this combined XI as a result of his great run of form and ability to play in a team set up.
CM – ANDER HERRERA
Herrera had an incredible game against Liverpool, marked by 11 interceptions. Alongside N’Golo Kante, this midfield could slow down and dispossess any attack.
CM – N’GOLO KANTE
His passing and darting runs forward highlight his complete game. He is a talented central midfielder and could become one of the best in the Premier League, so he easily makes this combined XI.
LM – EDEN HAZARD
Hazard still walks into this side based on what he is capable of doing when the mood strikes him.
ST – ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC
With a strike partnership between two of the strongest strikers in the world, this attacking lineup would be enough to make defenders shiver.
ST – DIEGO COSTA
Despite young players like Marcus Rashford and Michy Batshuayi clamoring for their place, neither provides much competition for the Spaniard up front.