Can United inflict Chelsea's first away defeat of the current league campaign? A repeat of last season's 2-0 win at Old Trafford would do rather nicely...Form Guide: More fool Chelsea if they take heart from United's midweek defeat at Derby in the Carling Cup. League-wise, the Reds remain rock solid, having kept a clean sheet in seven straight games since losing at Arsenal on 8 November. Goals at the other end have also been at a premium but one has been enough to beat Man City, Sunderland, Stoke and Middlesbrough. Second-placed Chelsea won their first eight away games in the league this season before drawing the two most recent trips to Fulham (2-2) and Everton (0-0).
Ins and outs: Cristiano Ronaldo is fit to play for United, after walking away unscathed from Thursday's car accident on the way to training. Patrice Evra is available after his controversial four-match ban for a well-publicised incident last season... at Chelsea, ironically. The Blues are still without long-term casualty Michael Essien (ankle) but Alex and Malouda are due to return from hamstring injuries (physioroom.com).
Star man: Frank Lampard is still a major goal threat from midfield. He needs to be when Salomon Kalou is Chelsea's only cover for Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka up front!
What are the odds? United 6/5, Draw 11/5, Chelsea 12/5 (www.manutd.com/bet).
Rivals watch: Aston Villa v West Brom, Arsenal v Bolton, Stoke v Liverpool (all Sat)
Resource: manutd.com
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