"Manchester United" football players will try to restore intrigue in the English Premier League (EPL). Today they will play away against the league leaders, London's "Chelsea" club. The match will be shown live on the "Viasat Sport Baltic" channel from 19:25, as reported on the portal "Delfi.lt". "Chelsea" team has 72 points after 31 matches, while the third-placed "Manchester United" team has collected 65 points in 32 matches. London's "Arsenal" football players have one more point. The "Red Devils" arrive at Stamford Bridge stadium with high spirits and impressive form. They have won six EPL matches in a row, and in the last round they defeated the defending champion "City" club 4:2 in the Manchester derby. The "Aristocrats" in the English league also look solid. They have won three matches in a row and have not lost in 11 matches. In the first round match at Old Trafford stadium, a draw was recorded 1:1. Last season at Stamford Bridge arena, the London team triumphed 3:1. The last time "Manchester United" took over their opponents at their fortress was in October 2012, when they defeated them 3:2. There is great interest in the clash between the team managers Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal. They are good friends and have previously worked together at Barcelona club. An additional intrigue - former Chelsea player Juan Mata, now defending United's honor, is returning to Stamford Bridge. In the end, Manchester team's striker Robin van Persie, who has recovered from injury, may appear. However, injured Michael Carrick and three defenders will not play. The injured striker Diego Costa will not help the Chelsea club. The Viasat Sport Baltic channel will also show both semifinal matches of the English Football Association's Cup (FA Cup): on April 18 at 23:00 "Reading" - "Arsenal", and on the 19th at 2:00 "Aston Villa" - "Liverpool".
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