Clash Of The Titans: As Man Utd, Chelsea Tango At Old Trafford

•Mourinho, Chelsea Manager

•Moyes, Man Utd. boss

English Premier League, EPL, will witness a big fight between two rivals to the title in the two week old 2013/14 season tonight when holders, Manchester United host Chelsea in David Moyes‘ first home game in charge of the Red Devils and José Mourinho is coming to town.
In the build up to this gigantic clash plenty of the talk has been about Moyes vs. Mourinho, as the two managers square up early this season in their new roles. Both managers were said to be the favorites to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson when the Scot retired last season, before Moyes got the nod.
Mourinho’s return will cast him as the villain in the awesome amphitheater that Old Trafford has become. Expect a cold reception for the “Special One” as his Chelsea side aim to make it three wins from three to open the season. If they do so, they’ll open up a six point gap between themselves and United early on.
Mourinho will be keen to make his mark early and this game against Untied offers Chelsea a marque opportunity to get ahead of their title rivals.
As for injuries, Manchester United have several worries ahead of the clash. Right back Rafael is out while Nani, Ashley Young and Javier Hernandez will all be missing for Moyes.
Chelsea’s Brazilian defender David Luiz could miss out, with the eccentric 26-year-old struggling with a hamstring injury. Of course this fixture last year saw Luiz get hacked down by Rafael near the corner flag, during Chelsea’s 2-1 win, and smirk to the crowd while his fellow Brazilian was given a red card.
What The Managers Said:
Mourinho on facing United at Old Trafford in the past: “I knocked them out in the Champions League; I was knocked out by them in the Champions League. I have every result against them. Maybe I have won more than lost, but what playing Man United gives me is pleasure, I like it. Last year when Real Madrid were playing the Champions League knockout phase and everybody was in Madrid with some tension because at that early stage we have to play Man United, I was happy. I like the stadium, I like the opponent and I like the difficulty of the game.”
Moyes on his first game at Old Trafford: “There has been a lot of things I have been looking forward to – like taking the team on tour and leading them out at Wembley. But to do it at Old Trafford for the first game against Chelsea is a thrill for me, it really is.”