Chelsea face Manchester United on Saturday as Michael Carrick comes under pressure, but does that mean the Blues are guaranteed an easy three points?

Writer James Fudge argues that Chelsea have no excuse not to defeat a struggling Manchester United side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Michael Carrick remains under severe pressure as United manager, with his team sitting 16th in the Premier League after securing just one victory in eight league matches.
Despite Chelsea recently suffering consecutive defeats against Tottenham and Liverpool, Fudge highlights that Xabi Alonso's side holds superior league form and home advantage. The writer contends that failing to beat an out-of-form United squad would eliminate all excuses for Alonso and invite heavy scrutiny.
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