The bookmakers have made Chelsea slight favourites to beat Manchester United in the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Manchester United have underwhelmed this season, which led to the sacking of Erik ten Hag.

Ahead of Sunday’s game, Premier League icon Alan Shearer has said Chelsea will find this game difficult, as United have a new manager in Ruud van Nistelrooy, albeit on interim basis.

For Shearer, the new manager bounce will boost Manchester United, and he’s backing a draw between the two sides.

Shearer predicted for Betfair: “When a manager leaves and another comes in, there’ll be a different atmosphere, a renewed hope and belief at Old Trafford on Sunday, with or without Amorim, especially after Man United scored five goals in the Carabao Cup.

“There’ll be more hope going into the game this weekend than there was last week against West Ham and that could really energise the players on the pitch.

“I was at St James’ for Chelsea’s trip in midweek, and it was a completely changed team from the league game between the two, and the side he puts out against Man United will be different again.

“It’s a tough one to call and probably why I’ll go for a score draw. I fancy both teams to score because both teams can improve defensively, and the added detail of a new manager in the dugout at Old Trafford for the first in the Premier League, whether that’s Ruben or Ruud, means Man Utd can get something out of this game.”