James Deuce

It guarantees the Red Devils will be at least three points ahead of Chelsea before the two powerhouses meet at Old Trafford the following weekend.

"The game with Chelsea will be a massive one and we want to be going into it with a three point lead," Ferguson said Wednesday.

United leads the English Premier League with 31 points and Chelsea is second with 28. While United looks Saturday for an 11th victory in 13 outings when it goes to Bramall Lane, Chelsea will be confident of beating struggler West Ham at home. The Blues have nine victories from 12 games.

Victories for Ferguson's team against both Sheffield United and Chelsea would open up at least a six point advantage at the top - just over a third of the way into the campaign.

"Chelsea's excellent starts to the last two league campaigns are the main reason why they've won the title," Ferguson said. "They've left us all catching our breath, but thankfully we've enjoyed a good opening to the season this time round."

United also has an impressive goal difference of 27-5, compared with Chelsea's 22-7 and Ferguson believes that his team's fast start will give it more confidence going into the tough 10-game schedule of league matches between now and Jan. 1

"The consistency factor comes into play now. After the game with Chelsea you then go into the December program which is always congested, tense and exhausting for everyone," Ferguson told the United Web site.

"There is good ability in the team and a good understanding amongst the players. There is also a growing confidence within the squad but I don't want them to get too confident because there are a lot of potholes ahead and they'll trip up somewhere.

"The important thing is how you recover," said the United manager, who guided the Red Devils to eight league titles in 11 years before the emergence of Chelsea three seasons ago. "You have to have the consistency that champions need and the kind that we've had many times in the past."


Source: Fox Sports

Well, the man u and chelsea game will be a cracker, this game imo will decide who is the best in the epl. thoughts....

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PurpleHaze

Definantly looks like a big game, and although I've watched few premeireship games this year, this is something to watch for sure. Drogba and Ronaldo are two of the hottest palyers in the world at the moment if my understanding stands true, so I expect the two to come out firing. Man United has been atop the league and have really put the boots to the majority of their opponents, so I wouldn't see this game as being a total loss as long as they keep it tight. But, I'm going to stick with a tie as I see Chelsea 1-1 United. I'll call the goals from Drogba and Solskjaer.

Styles™

This game should be a good one, I see Chelsea just pulling it out though, in a very close game, and yes this is to decide the best in the EPL

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Squibo

this game will most definantly be huge, with much to look forward to. Many high quality players shall promise to deliver a very good match however i can see Chelsea getting over the line 2-1 in a very even game, with Drogba most likely been the play maker.