Bryan Robson: Man United won't catch Chelsea in the title race
Posted Friday, April 17, 2015 by Dailystar.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Bryan Robson has written of his former side's chances of catching Chelsea.
A win for United in tomorrow's late kick-off at Stamford Bridge would Louis van Gaal's team to within five points of Chelsea, although the leaders have a game in hand.
But even Robson, dubbed "Captain Marvel" thanks to his heroic displays for United and England, thinks United have left it too late - even if they take all three points.
"Chelsea have only been beaten three times in the league, they're a really difficult side to beat, so I don't think they'll slip up enough for anybody to catch them," said Robson.
"They're a bit like United sides from down the years - when you're not playing well and drawing, then all of sudden somebody does something, scores a goal and nicks all three points.
"Chelsea have done that this season."
Former United defender Denis Irwin agrees the Blues will not be caught now.
UNCONVINCED: Bryan Robson doesn't think Man United will catch Chelsea
"I'd be surprised if they don't win the league," said Irwin. "They're in a healthy situation at moment. I think their manager knows how to get over the line."
United have won eight of their last 10 but have not beaten Chelsea in their last seven meetings.
And Irwin, 49, says Van Gaal's men will have their work cut out to get the win they need to stay in the title chase.
He said: "Chelsea away is always a difficult game for us and there's no doubt that Mourinho has made them a difficult side to beat.
"They're very solid defensively and have brought in one or two players who have made a difference, like Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa.
"We're on a good run though - you can see the progress we've made from early in the season and we've gained a lot of confidence as well.
"There's an awful lot still to play for so we have to keep going."
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