Chelsea’s Attacking Skills to be Put to the Test Against Manchester United’s Defensive Weaknesses

Manchester United’s defensive vulnerabilities will be put to the test when they face off against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. Despite being in 11th place, Chelsea has shown strong underlying numbers in creating chances, with an expected goals per match of 2.0. This improvement highlights the wastefulness of their finishing in front of goal, as they were previously sixth in xG before the Burnley match.

Meanwhile, Manchester United is known for giving away shots and chances easily, with an average of 17.2 shots faced per game, which is second only to Sheffield United and Luton Town. Additionally, their expected goals against is the fifth highest in the league, indicating that the shots they concede are of high quality.

However, despite these statistics, Manchester United’s disappointing league position may not accurately represent their overall play. On the other hand, Chelsea’s performance on the pitch does not reflect their current league position of 11th place. The clash between these two teams promises to be a battle between Chelsea’s attacking prowess and United’s defensive vulnerabilities.