De Gea vs Courtois, Rooney vs Costa and more…
A look at Manchester United’s new-look XI and how it compares to Premier League champions Chelsea, player by player:
GK: David de Gea vs Thibaut Courtois
Two of the best goalkeepers in the world at the moment, David de Gea arguably just edges Thibaut Courtois after having a worse defence in front of him but single-handedly winning games for his club last season.
Vote: De Gea
DR: Matteo Darmian vs Branislav Ivanovic
While United new-boy Matteo Darmian may look a good signing, it remains to be seen if he can even come close to becoming as important a player as Branislav Ivanovic is for Chelsea.
Vote: Ivanovic
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DL: Luke Shaw vs Cesar Azpilicueta
No contest here, with United left-back Luke Shaw not at his best in his first season at Old Trafford, while Cesar Azpilicueta is one of the best left-backs in Europe.
Vote: Azpilicueta
DC: Chris Smalling vs John Terry
Another easy decision in central defence, with Chelsea star John Terry undoubtedly the superior player in a battle with Chris Smalling.
Vote: Terry
DC: Marcos Rojo vs Gary Cahill
Despite a decent first season for United, Marcos Rojo has some way to go before matching Gary Cahill’s magneficent achievements for Chelsea.
Vote: Cahill
MC: Morgan Schneiderlin vs Nemanja Matic
Two fantastic defensive midfielders and an extremely close call, but Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic is more proven at the very top level and edges this battle for the moment.
Vote: Matic
MC: Bastian Schweinsteiger vs Cesc Fabregas
A close call, but it looks like United could have the edge here with new-boy Bastian Schweinsteiger a real quality addition to the Premier League, while Cesc Fabregas is perhaps past his best.
Vote: Schweinsteiger
AMR: Memphis Depay vs Willian
One of the most exciting young players in Europe, Memphis Depay looks a great signing for United in attack, and a far more dangerous and entertaining players than Willian.
Vote: Depay
AML: Angel Di Maria vs Eden Hazard
Two world class performers on their day, but it is currently Chelsea forward Eden Hazard who is doing better to establish himself in English football.
Vote: Hazard
AMC: Juan Mata vs Oscar
For all the qualities of Chelsea starlet Oscar, it looks increasingly like the Blues sold the better player when they let Juan Mata join United.
Vote: Mata
FC: Wayne Rooney vs Diego Costa
Wayne Rooney has the longevity, but Chelsea striker Diego Costa made an instant impact in his first season at Stamford Bridge and is the better goalscorer and bigger physical threat.
Vote: Costa
