Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has warned his team to expect the unexpected against Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have beaten United on all three occasions at Stamford Bridge since Mourinho’s move to United following his December 2015 sacking by Chelsea and his appointment at Old Trafford six months later. With Eden Hazard in sparkling form with seven goals in eight Premier League starts, United are predicted to try to stop unbeaten Chelsea from playing.
Sarri said: “We need to expect everything because we have to play against a very strong team, and usually a very strong team play very well in important matches.”
Sarri was not prepared to comment on Mourinho’s tactics, which are often perceived to be negative, especially in big games.
“The problem is not the way of football, if I like it or not,” Sarri added. The focus is he is able to win. He has won everything everywhere, so probably that means he is right.”
Chelsea’s only defeat this season came in the Community Shield to Manchester City, who lead the Blues and Liverpool on goal difference at the top of the Premier League.
