Chelsea vs. Manchester United: Chelsea Will Put out Red Devils' Fire

Manchester United is on fire like nobody else in the English Premiere League, but they are going to hit a brick wall when they take on Chelsea on September 18th. Wayne Rooney has led the Red Devils to an undefeated start. Manchester United has built up a huge goal differential, but it's impossible to write off Chelsea.

Chelsea is still one of the best teams in the EPL. In Didier Drogba's place, Fernando Torres has a chance to really establish himself as the superstar that he is. Chelsea's attack might not be as highly touted as Manchester United's, but it's certainly capable of putting forth a quick succession of goals in a hurry.

Rooney's eight goals thus far are more than most teams in the EPL. It's no secret that he is the best player on the pitch, but he's bound to take a small step backwards at some point this season and this match could be the time where his regression begins.

John Terry and the Chelsea back line are going to have their hands full, but they are not a defense that routinely allows a lot of goals.

As long as Chelsea can hold Manchester United's attack to a dull roar, there is no reason they can't win this match. This is being built up as a David vs. Goliath matchup when in fact Chelsea hasn't lost a match yet.

They aren't a second-rate EPL team and this match should prove that they can compete with teams like Manchester City and Manchester United.

It's going to be impossible for Rooney to keep up his incredible pace and this match provides a great test for the superstar. Manchester United is still an elite EPL team, but so is Chelsea. One draw has people giving Chelsea no chance in this match.

Chelsea doesn't have the goal differential Manchester United has, but Manchester United isn't going to coast to victory. This match is much closer than anticipated and even in the event of a draw, Chelsea will be making a huge statement.

Judging by public perception, you would think Chelsea was coming into this match with two or three losses. They have one draw. It isn't the end of the world. Manchester United isn't invincible and Manchester City isn't the only team in the EPL who can give them a challenge.