ATS for weekend 22-23 Sep

Thoughts for the Weekend
Another big weekend of EPL matches in store. Nothing gets bigger than the Red Devils clash at Old Trafford against beleagured Chelsea who must be reeling from the exit of Jose Mourinho. How will this affect team morale? Will the new interim manager have an immediate impact on the Chelsea team? Stay tuned to find out more.

Pure Plays

Liverpool : 3-0-2
Form Guide : WLWWL (most recent result on the right)
The internationals took a toll on Liverpool's players last weekend as they fought out a goalless draw at Portsmouth. The heroics of Reina helped Liverpool keep a cleansheet as he saved out a penalty from Kanu. During the UCL midweek, Liverpool faced a tricky tie away at Porto who has not lost in 23 matches at home to English opponents. They kept that proud record intact with a 1-1 home draw.
This weekend, Liverpool host Birmingham at Anfield, and the Merseysiders will be happy to return back to the comforts of home ground, where they have dominated opponents.
Rafa will most likely rotate this team again to ensure they do not lose ground on early season leaders Arsenal.
ATS Take : Take Liverpool cover the handicap against Birmingham

Chelsea 1-1-4
Form Guide : L-WLLL (most recent result on the right)
A lot has been said of the impact Jose Mourinho brought to Chelsea. 2 Premiership titles, 1 FA Cup and 1 Carling Cup in 3 seasons are by no means an easy feat for a new manager in the EPL. One must think that Chelsea's failure to capture the UCL in the last 3 seasons led to Jose's exit, fuelled further by a disappointing home result against Rosenborg on Wednesday night.
How will this affect team morale ahead of the crunch tie at Old Trafford? Without Lampard and Drogba, Chelsea can't seem to bag a goal. Having said that, Chelsea players tend to perform when they are down and everyone is throwing eggs at them. I'm sure Terry and co. will be up for this challenge against their biggest foes. Interesting point to note : Chelsea's last away ATS win was at Anfield earlier in the season when they drew 1-1.
ATS Take : Take Chelsea on the handicap away at MU.

Arsenal 3-0-2
Form Guide : LLWWW (most recent result on the right)
Arsenal can't seem to stop scoring. A 3-0 midweek home win against Sevilla followed up the nice 3-1 result at Spurs last weekend. Cesc can't seem to stop scoring and creating. The player to look out for though is Sagna. The French fullback has blended into Arsenal's stylish attacking football and they next take on Derby at the Emirates.
After registering their first win at Pride Park to Newcastle on Monday, Derby fans will be eager to see if this kicks start their season. I'm afraid not as the maurading young Gunners will pile on more misery for the Rams.
ATS Take : Take Arsenal to cover the handicap at home to Derby

MU 3-0-3
Form Guide : WWLLWL (most recent result on the right)
MU welcomed back Rooney and Ronaldo to their side last weekend away at Everton. The effects were not immediately felt, but team morale must be strong as their eked out another 1-0 win. That seems to be the war cry of the Red Devils now.
With or without Jose Mourinho, Chelsea are still a force to be reckoned especially with their defensive lynchpin Terry.
Interesting to note, the corresponding fixture last season, Chelsea won the ATS when they visited Man Utd at Old Trafford.
ATS Take : Take Chelsea on the handicap away at MU.