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Chelsea v Man Utd: Paul Merso names his Fantasy Six-a-Side team

Paul Merson's Fantasy Six-a-Side team
Image: Paul Merson's Fantasy Six-a-Side team

We challenged Paul Merson to pick his Sky Sports Fantasy Six-a-Side team for Super Sunday's clash between Chelsea and Man Utd.

All eyes will be on Jose Mourinho as he makes his first return to Stamford Bridge as Manchester United, but how will Merse do as manager with both squads at his disposal?

The Soccer Saturday pundit is predicting a 1-0 Chelsea victory on Super Sunday, backing Diego Costa to score first, so has naturally named the Spain striker as his Elite Player, snubbing Eden Hazard, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba.

Here's a look at his team in full...

Diego Costa (Average points: 60.44) 

Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring at Hull in the sides' Premier League clash
Image: Diego Costa has been backed to haunt Jose Mourinho

"You'd like to think there will be a lot of respect from both Chelsea fans to Mourinho and vice-versa, but the players won't be fussed about him returning as they were a big part of why he's not there. Costa in particular will want to prove a pint and he's playing very well at the moment."

Pedro (Average points: 13.64) 

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"It's tough to know who Antonio Conte is going to pick but I can always change my team until kick-off. Pedro played last week and is lively and has that pace to get in behind United."

Chris Smalling (Average points: 38.5) 

Chris Smalling heads the ball towards goal
Image: Chris Smalling heads home against Leicester

"I don't think there will be much in this game and I wouldn't be surprised if it's a 0-0 draw. Smalling also gets the odd goal as well."

Willian (Average points: 64.08) 

"I think he'll also play after missing out last weekend due to a bereavement. I'm a big fan of his, he's a real talent and one of the best set-piece takers around."

Thibaut Courtois (Average points: 24.69) 

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"I don't see Manchester United scoring. I just think they'll do the same against Chelsea as they did at Liverpool because Chelsea are just as good."

Eric Bailly (Average points: 48.94) 

"It probably sounds like I'm not looking forward to this game too much but that's definitely not the case. There's an art to what Mourinho does in making it so tight and even if it is another goalless draw it will still be an intriguing affair, and my Fantasy Six-a-Side team will do well!"

Fantasy Six-a-Side
Fantasy Six-a-Side

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