Manchester United versus Chelsea

Both candidates will fight the Premier League champions at Old Trafford Stadium tonight (live on ESPN at 18:45 pm). Manchester United versus Chelsea. Two teams are only separated by one point (72-71). With six games remaining, the clash was a very decisive phase for United and Chelsea to pursue the Premier League trophy.

"This is the most important part of this season and we've been waiting for. Laga-final opponents Chelsea felt," said the United skipper Gary Neville was quoted as saying by The Independent.

"You should not suffer defeat at moments like these. Therefore, the impact is very big in our efforts to achieve championship trophy," added the 35-year-old right-back's.

United lost the last game. Red Devils (United's nickname) a painful 1-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the first leg Champions League quarter-finals (30 / 3). On the other hand, Chelsea have a great capital in line with a 7-1 triumph over Aston Villa in the Premier League (27 / 3).

"Physically and mentally, Chelsea might be better because they no longer play in Europe. But, we're playing at home with the incredible support of our fans," said Nani, United's winger, told United Review.

Nani said, contra game Chelsea can be a turning point in United's effort to realize the three titles this season. One title, Carling Cup, United have secured.

"The victory over Chelsea great value. If we reach it, our journey in the Premier League and Champions League would be overwhelmed with high confidence," said the Portugal players.

The importance of these games are recognized architect Carlo Ancelotti Chelsea. According to him, the match at Old Trafford will determine the competition winner.

"We're not happy in the second rank standings. Moreover, we had eight months at the top. Now we get the right moment to return to the top," explained Carletto, greeting familiar Ancelotti, told Sky Sports.

Ancelotti rate, the game came at the right time. Namely, when physical and mental forces okay. "We scored 12 goals in his last two games and we want to continue the positive episode," said former coach of AC Milan.

Old Trafford became a friendly place in career Ancelotti. The last time competing in the stadium nicknamed the Theatre of Dreams, he lifted the Champions League trophy in 2003 after delivering AC Milan beat Juventus on penalties.

"Old Trafford is not only a fantastic stadium for Sir Alex Ferguson (United coach) and me. So our position is balanced," said Ancelotti. (Dns/c8/ca)

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Estimates Players

Man United (4-5-1): 1-Van der Sar (g); 2-Neville ©, 5-Ferdinand, 15-Vidic, 3-Evra, 25-Valencia, 24-Fletcher, 16-Carrick, 18 - Scholes, 17-Nani, 9-Berbatov

Coach: Sir Alex Ferguson

Costume Team: Red - White

Costume Goalkeepers: Green - Green

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Chelsea (4-1-2-1-2): 1-Cech (g); 19-Ferreira, 26-Terry, 33-Alex, 18-Zhirkov; 12-Mikel; 13-Ballack, 15, Malouda; 8 - Lampard, 11-Drogba-Anelka 39

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Costume Team: Blue - Blue

Costume Goalkeepers: Oranje - Oranje

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Stadium: Old Trafford, Manchester

Referee: Mike Dean

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Last Five clash

08-11-2009 Chelsea v Man United 1-0 (Premier League)

09-08-2009 Chelsea v Man United 4-1p (Community Shield)

11-01-2009 Man United v Chelsea 3-0 (Premier League)

21-09-2008 Chelsea v Man United 1-1 (Premier League)

21-05-2008 Man United v Chelsea 6-5p (Champions League)