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Not so long ago this game was being seen as the title decider
but slip ups by Chelsea have ceded the Premiership title to
United and now only pride is at stake. However, they both
meet in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday week and both
managers are likely to rest players with this in mind. Chelsea
having to perform the guard of honour at Stamford Bridge before
kickoff will rub salt in the wound but the only spice likely
to be seen on the pitch will be players competing for Cup
final places. The Blues are the only Premiership side to remain
undefeated at home this season but will definitely be missing
Shevchenko, Carvalho and Ballack with Robben and Drogba also
unlikely to feature. United travel to the Bridge as Champions
and with the best away record of the Premiership sides; although
they've had players return from injury it's unlikely many
of them will be risked and other key players could also be
rested. Due to the 'dead rubber' nature of this fixture and
uncertainty regarding teamsheets steer well clear; a draw
will offer the best return though.
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