Manchester United and Chelsea resume their Premier League campaigns this weekend with a high-pressure showdown at Old Trafford.
The two sides have met 197 times in all competitions, with United claiming 83 victories and Chelsea winning 57.
In their most recent encounter, the London club edged past Rúben Amorim’s side with a 1-0 home win, courtesy of a goal from Marc Cucurella.
United have not beaten Chelsea since December 2023, when Scott McTominay scored twice either side of a Cole Palmer goal to secure a 2-1 victory
After a difficult start to their Premier League campaign, United will be aiming to respond following last weekend’s 3-0 derby defeat to rivals Manchester City.
The London club have experienced a mixed start to their campaign, recording two wins and two draws from their opening league fixtures.
Last weekend, **Enzo Maresca**’s side were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw at Brentford, as a late goal from Fabio Carvalho snatched a point for the hosts.
As anticipation builds for Saturday’s clash, here’s a look back at three of United’s most memorable victories over The Blues.
Man United 2-1 Chelsea, 8th May 2011
In what was effectively a title decider, **Sir Alex Ferguson**’s United produced a decisive home victory that all but sealed the Premier League crown.
United made a dream start when Javier “Chicharito” Hernández struck inside the opening minute, coolly slotting past Petr Čech to ignite Old Trafford.
The hosts doubled their advantage midway through the first half, with captain Nemanja Vidić powering in a header from a Ryan Giggs corner to put United firmly in control.
Frank Lampard pulled one back for Chelsea after the break, but United’s defensive resilience ensured they held on to claim three priceless points.
The result left Ferguson’s men six points clear at the top with just two matches remaining, backed by a superior goal difference and needing only one point to seal the title.
They went on to clinch their 19th league title, surpassing Liverpool’s long-standing record of 18 with a 1-1 draw away to Blackburn Rovers the following weekend.
Man United 4-0 Chelsea, 11th August 2019
A sensational display from Marcus Rashford inspired **Ole Gunnar Solskjær**’s Manchester United to a commanding opening-day rout of Chelsea at Old Trafford.
In what was **Frank Lampard**’s first match in charge of the Blues, the former England midfielder endured a nightmare start to life in the dugout as his side were comfortably beaten at the Theatre of Dreams.
Rashford broke the deadlock midway through the first half, coolly converting from the penalty spot after being fouled inside the box.
United doubled their lead after the interval with a swift counter-attack, Rashford again at the heart of it before Anthony Martial bundled home from close range.
Moments later, Rashford latched onto a long ball and finished with composure beyond keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to claim his second of the afternoon.
The scoring was wrapped up late on by debutant Daniel James, who came off the bench to net his first Premier League goal and seal a resounding 4–0 victory for United.
Man United 3-0 Chelsea, 11th January 2009
This victory over Chelsea was United’s first home league win against the Blues since 2002, ending a frustrating run at Old Trafford.
Vidić struck just before half-time with a towering header to give Ferguson’s side the lead, before Wayne Rooney doubled the advantage shortly after the hour mark.
Dimitar Berbatov added a late third to wrap up the points in a crucial result that reignited United’s pursuit of league leaders Liverpool.
With two games in hand on their rivals, United would go on to secure the Premier League title by four points at the end of the campaign.
The defeat also delivered a major psychological blow to Chelsea, who parted ways with manager Luiz Felipe Scolari just a month later.