Match-winner states his prediction ahead of Man United v Chelsea clash

Brazil international winger Willian is backing his club to defeat Premier League rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford this weekend.

Date with destiny

The reigning Premier League champions will travel to the City of Manchester looking to move level on points with United’s second-placed side.

Chelsea are in fourth position and three points behind the Red Devils following a tough start to 2018 so far under Antonio Conte.

The Blues settled for a 1-1 draw with FC Barcelona on Tuesday night in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 encounter at Stamford Bridge.

Fantastic Brazilian

Brazil international Willian was the best player in the fixture after he hit the upright twice in the first stanza before he eventually made the breakthrough with a brilliant finish.

However, Spain international Andres Iniesta teed up Argentine superstar Lionel Messi to level up with 18 minutes left after Denmark youngster Andreas Christensen paid the costly price for a loose pass in Chelsea’s half.

Confident Willian

The wide man, though, is confident his team can beat Jose Mourinho’s men at Old Trafford in their top table clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Conte’s men ended a two-match losing run in the English Premier League with a 3-0 win over West Brom at Bridge earlier in the month.

The Red Devil’s have lost at Newcastle and Spurs in two of their last three League matches.