Chris Sutton has backed Chelsea to heap extra stress on Erik ten Hag by beating Manchester United at Outdated Trafford on Wednesday (December 6).
Ten Hag’s aspect had been poor in a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday. They may have conceded extra if it weren’t for the Magpies spurning 21 different possibilities at objective.
In the meantime, Chelsea acquired again to successful methods after additionally struggling a 4-1 loss to Newcastle final weekend. Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues held on with 10 males to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Sutton reckons a number of Manchester United gamers let Ten Hag down of their ‘woeful’ defeat to Newcastle. The Premier League legend instructed BBC Sport:
“Manchester United had been woeful at St James’ Park on Saturday and it appeared like a few of their gamers could not be bothered.”
He touched on Ten Hag’s pre-match feedback concerning the Magpies having an additional day of preparation. He did not assume that was a superb message from the Purple Devils boss:
“Earlier than the sport, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was saying how Newcastle United had an additional day to arrange after their Champions League sport in midweek, which I do not assume was an excellent message to place out, however he ended up being let down badly by a few of his gamers.”
Sutton acknowledged that Ten Hag’s males will doubtless present extra battle at Outdated Trafford towards the Blues. However, he thinks the guests can choose up all three factors:
“So, I feel this sport is certainly winnable for Chelsea, despite the fact that they continue to be very inconsistent. They appeared a bit higher organised of their win over Brighton and I can see them inflicting Ten Hag’s issues on the again. Prediction: 1-2.”
Manchester United’s shaky begin to the season has them sitting seventh within the league. They’ve already exited the Carabao Cup and are on the point of elimination from the UEFA Champions League.
Nonetheless, Chelsea have additionally been struggling, sitting tenth after 14 video games performed. They’re 4 factors behind the Purple Devils and each have stuttered this marketing campaign.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes urged his aspect to focus forward of their conflict with Chelsea
Bruno Fernandes needs his aspect to focus.
Bruno Fernandes has despatched a message to his teammates to give attention to the video games which are on the horizon. The Purple Devils skipper acknowledged how Ten Hag’s aspect are underperforming (by way of the membership’s official web site):
“In the mean time we simply should look game-by-game as a result of we all know we’re not within the place we wish to be.”
The Portuguese playmaker has managed 5 objectives and 5 assists in 20 video games throughout competitions. He is appeared to impress a beleaguered Manchester United aspect forward of Chelsea’s go to to Outdated Trafford:
“Focusing game-by-game is what we are able to management in the meanwhile and we are able to’t look an excessive amount of on the desk. You’ll be able to look an excessive amount of on the future and never do the current proper. We have now to lift ourselves for the following problem we’ve got forward.”
There are query marks about Ten Hag’s future on the membership amid his aspect’s alarming drop-off this season. However, switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano does not assume the Dutch coach’s job is in danger. A win towards Chelsea might elevate the temper round an ominous Outdated Trafford.
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