MY ACCOUNT
Chelsea and Manchester United have produced some classics over the years and the two are set to do battle once more on Saturday evening.
The top-four rivals are among the most successful clubs in Premier League history with 18 titles between them.
Ahead of the match at Stamford Bridge, we have picked a combined XI of players who have represented the powerhouses since the 1992 rebrand.
Goalkeeper: Peter Schmeichel (Manchester United)
Peter Schmeichel ranks among the best-ever goalkeepers to play in the Premier League and he gets the nod ahead of Petr Cech.
The Danish stopper is a legend in Manchester and helped the red half win five league titles and one Champions League crown during his time at Old Trafford.
Right-back: Gary Neville (Manchester United)
Gary Neville was a rock-solid presence under Alex Ferguson and their time working together was littered with success.
Fellow defender Branislav Ivanovic was a fine player but his time at Chelsea does not match the achievements of Neville, while Reece James may be one for the future but his inclusion would be premature right now.
Centre-back: John Terry (Chelsea)
John Terry won 17 major honours in West London and Chelsea’s greatest-ever defender is a must-have in our combined XI.
The club legend and 78-cap England international is a level above the likes of Ricardo Carvalho and Gary Cahill, who both miss out on this occasion.
Centre-back: Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United)
Rio Ferdinand just edges Nemanja Vidic for the second centre-back spot due to his longevity at the top level.
Ferdinand spent 12 years at the Red Devils and racked up over 450 appearances in the famous red shirt.
Left-back: Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
Many questioned Ashley Cole when he moved from Arsenal to Chelsea but the former England full-back created a legacy at Stamford Bridge.
He has close competition from Patrice Evra for his spot in this side but Cole’s all-round game gives him the edge over the Frenchman.
Right wing: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
A Premier League legend and all-time great, Cristiano Ronaldo will roll back the years to take on the role he played when he first arrived in England, marauding down the right wing in our line-up.
Former England skipper David Beckham will feel hard done by to be left out, but there are not many players who can argue against Ronaldo’s remarkable record.
Centre midfield: Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
Frank Lampard is the Premier League’s sixth-highest goalscorer, netting 177 times in the top flight during his illustrious career.
The middle of the park is a competitive place with Michael Ballack and Michael Essien both putting up strong cases, but Lampard’s reign cannot be disputed.
Centre midfield: Paul Scholes (Manchester United)
Michael Carrick may think he deserves a shot, but the technical ability of Paul Scholes makes him a must-have in our combined XI.
He may have 70 fewer Premier League goals than Lampard but he remains among the most prolific midfielders in the competition’s history.
Left wing: Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
He may not be setting the world on fire at Real Madrid but Eden Hazard was on another level at Chelsea.
He was a key player in the Blues’ title triumph in 2016-17 and gets the nod on the left flank.
Striker: Didier Drogba (Chelsea)
Didier Drogba’s famous goal in the 2012 Champions League final will never be forgotten by the Chelsea faithful and it earns him a spot in our combined XI.
His contributions in the Premier League were important too — the Ivorian scored 104 goals and won 14 trophies in West London.
Striker: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Rounding off our team is Wayne Rooney, who edges out Andrew Cole and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
United and England’s all-time top goalscorer, Rooney was a talisman for Ferguson and his eye for goal makes this a formidable XI.
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