The two teams renew their rivalry in a fortnight when Arsenal meet Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premiership.
The next critical game in this three-way race for two spots comes Wednesday night, when Tottenham travels across London to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
He could return in time for City's home game against Liverpool on 21 February, six days before they travel to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
He now looks like he has put himself in the frame for a place in United's starting line-up for Sunday's clash with Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues now have a break from the league, as they prepare for their FA Cup fourth-round replay against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Neville seeking a response.
Cardiff could still come up with an agreed repayment structure - so the club avoid a winding-up order just days before their lucrative FA Cup fifth round tie with holders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Michael Ballack put Chelsea ahead at Stamford Bridge in a game they had to win to stand any realistic chance of winning the title.
He had earlier written that he was going to watch Chelsea against Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge with Miss Pickering.
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The final whistle brought a chorus of boos around Stamford Bridge as Chelsea were left to reflect on the 16 points they have dropped at home this season.
The pair will come face to face on Sunday when Chelsea host Premiership leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
City had failed to score in their previous seven visits to Stamford Bridge, while Chelsea had only conceded eight at home in the Premier League all season.
Rafa Benitez's week finished in more positive fashion as Chelsea beat West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge -- Demba Ba getting the only goal of the game in the 28th minute.
Arsenal currently sit second in the Premier League table but had they won they would have moved to within a point of leaders Chelsea who the Gunners face at Stamford Bridge next Sunday.
Redknapp was speaking following Cole's inclusion in Fabio Capello's England World Cup squad and feels that if the Chelsea man does not stay at Stamford Bridge he would be a useful acquisition for someone.
McCarthy's side had tested league leaders Chelsea last week but came away from Stamford Bridge without a point.
Ovrebo was in charge of Wednesday night's 1-1 Champions League semi-final draw between English side Chelsea and Spain's Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea destroys Villa 8-0 at Stamford Bridge (and misses a penalty), Spurs wins 4-0 at Villa Park and Wigan wins 3-0 in Birmingham as well.
Grant first came to Fratton Park as technical director in June 2007 but was soon snapped up by Chelsea and within months became coach at Stamford Bridge after Jose Mourinho left the Blues.
Five years since leaving Chelsea, Jose Mourinho still looms heavily over Stamford Bridge.
Bridge's snub went down badly with the Stamford Bridge crowd and the former Chelsea star was booed by the home fans, a development that baffled some of his Manchester City team-mates.
Yet there is an impression that Joe Cole has never truly fulfilled his early promise - an impression that was only heightened by Chelsea's decision to let him leave Stamford Bridge for nothing in June.
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It must be said that Liverpool have not got a great recent record at Stamford Bridge, but remember that Chelsea have not got a great record in the semi-final of this competition, so that sort of evens itself out.
Robinho, who can play in a wide attacking position or through the middle, is keen to move to Chelsea to join fellow Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool have failed to score in eight games at Stamford Bridge under the Spaniard, while Chelsea have not lost a Premier league match at their ground since a 2-1 defeat by Arsenal in February 2004.
Sturridge, who began his career at Manchester City before joining Chelsea in July 2009, has found his chances at Stamford Bridge somewhat limited.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka says he would welcome Rooney at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims there has been no contact with the England forward.
And since arriving at Stamford Bridge he has been an integral member of Chelsea's success.
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Manchester United and Chelsea both submitted reports into the fracas which took place at Stamford Bridge on 26 April.
The former Chelsea team-mates met on the pitch when City visited Stamford Bridge on 27 February, with Bridge refusing to shake Terry's hand before the match.
Champions league holders Chelsea jumps take a 2-0 lead against Juventus at Stamford Bridge but are pegged back and have to settle for just a point.
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