Comparing this immense Chelsea team to previous Premier League greats.
With this Chelsea team looking like going down as one of the finest in modern history, CaughtOffside looks at how they compare to another great side, Manchester United’s 1999 treble-winning squad.
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Jose Mourinho’s currently unbeaten side have mostly been compared with Arsenal’s Invincibles, but there’s no doubt this squad of players could also be good enough to conquer all other competitions the club are involved in.
Although it’s early days, here’s a best XI of this Chelsea team and United’s 99 side…
GK: Peter Schmeichel
One of the best goalkeepers of all time, Peter Schmeichel is comfortably in ahead of current Chelsea star Thibaut Courtois, despite his tremendous promise.
DR: Gary Neville
A legendary right-back, Gary Neville was a key player for United in perhaps their most memorable season, even if Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic is a modern star in that position.
DL: Cesar Azpilicueta
As great as Denis Irwin was for Manchester United, he was perhaps past his peak in 1999, while Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta looks absolutely on top of his game.
DC: Jaap Stam
A superb centre-back, Jaap Stam was a rock for United and formed a key part of their solid defence in an extremely successful period.
DC: John Terry
Chelsea’s inspirational leader and fantastic defender, John Terry deserves his status as a Premier League great and gets into this combined XI.
MC: Roy Keane
Despite the superb form of Nemanja Matic, there can be no disputing that Manchester United’s former captain Roy Keane deserves his place in this lineup for his role in the treble win.
MC: Paul Scholes
One of the best creative midfield players English football has produced, Paul Scholes partners Keane here, replicating the midfield axis that conquered three competitions in 1999.
AMR: Eden Hazard
In narrowly ahead of David Beckham, Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is arguably the more naturally gifted player as he continues to dazzle in the Premier League.
AML: Ryan Giggs
A shoe-in for the left-hand side, Ryan Giggs was majestic for Manchester United in 1999, with his stunning solo goal against Arsenal a big moment in the treble win.
AMC: Cesc Fabregas
In a more advanced role than usual, Chelsea’s midfield genius Cesc Fabregas has an incredible assists record to earn him a well deserved place in this XI.
FC: Diego Costa
The other half of Chelsea’s incredible Spanish duo, goal machine Diego Costa looks like bettering the performances of the likes of Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, which is some compliment.