Hello and welcome to LIVE text commentary of the Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Once upon a time in the not too distant past this was a clash between two title rivals, but this term that is clearly not the case as the side 13th in the table hosts fifth. The Red Devils have come under fire for their less than inspiring style of play leading to continual speculation over the future of boss Louis van Gaal. The man being tipped to replace him started the season looking to defend the title with Chelsea, but inner turmoil and terrible results meant Jose Mourinho's second spell at the Bridge came to an inauspicious end. The Blues have improved dramatically since Guus Hiddink took over as short-term coach and will be hoping to heap more pressure on LVG here, while continuing their rise back up the table. United are fifth and need the points to keep within touching distance of fourth spot. Kick off 4pm GMT.
Premier League / Matchday 25
Stamford Bridge / 07.02.2016
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Updated 07/02/2016 at 18:27 GMT
5'
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson curves a dangerous-looking ball in from the left but Zouma is there to acrobatically head it behind as it threatened to whip across the 'corridor of uncertainty.'
4'
United looking bright early doors. Fellaini races onto a flick down the right but his low cross towards Rooney is easily hooked away.
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DID YOU KNOW? Guus Hiddink is unbeaten in his last five competitive contests with Dutch compatriot Louis Van Gaal, winning four and drawing one.
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Chelsea have drawn their last three Barclays Premier League games at Stamford Bridge - they have never drawn four in a row on home soil in the history of the competition.
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KICK OFF! Chelsea get the match underway.
15.55
Lots of support for John Terry expected today. The Blues skipper announced he wouldn't be offered a new deal last week, but it seems many fans think he deserves one.
15.50
WILL WE SEE RED? There have been four red cards shown in the last five Premier League games between these two teams played at Stamford Bridge.
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15.45
IN-FORM: Wayne Rooney has scored five goals in his last five Premier League appearances; more than he had managed in his previous 25 apps in the competition (4). Rooney has been involved in eight of the Red Devils last 10 league goals (five goals, three assists).
15.40
Ton up Willian. Has he been Chelsea's best performer this season?
15.35
Gotta love this video!
15.30
LVG on the actual game: "I have the feeling that when we shall beat Chelsea - and that is not simple, that is very difficult, since Guus Hiddink has been there they don't lose any more - I think our competition, our league is starting again. That is very important. The competition is not yet finished, not for Manchester United or the other teams. We have the feeling, and that's because we are winning twice in a row and with sparkling football - with goals and clean sheets, against opponents who were in great form."
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15.25
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink: "This is a big match. Big clubs through the years, both Manchester United and us like to compete for the title. They have underperformed and we are getting back on track a little bit. Of course I would like some more victories instead of the unbeaten draws, but the team is step by step more stable and now we hope to go into a beautiful spring time."
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15.20
LVG remains unconvinced the United hierarchy have been flirting with Mourinho. He said: "When there is such nonsense written about me, I cannot believe there is already a relationship between Jose Mourinho and United."
15.15
Chelsea are also unchanged which means Eden Hazard is on the bench despite starting against MK Dons in the FA Cup following a groin injury.
15.10
The speculation surrounding LVG's position continues. The end has been nigh on several occasions... is it finally time up for the Dutchman?
15.05
TEAMS - CHELSEA: Courtois; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Azpilicueta; Mikel, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Oscar; Diego Costa... Subs: Begovic, Baba, Cahill, Loftus-Cheek, Pedro, Traore, Hazard. /// MANCHESTER UNITED: De Gea, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Borthwick-Jackson, Fellaini, Carrick, Lingard, Mata, Martial, Rooney... Subs: Romero, McNair, Varela, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Pereira, Memphis.