Through eight games in the new Premier League season, Manchester United have won three, drawn three, and lost two. The Red Devils currently sit eighth in the league, but will face a marquee opponent Sunday when an unbeaten Chelsea comes to Old Trafford. MUFC has not won a home game over the Blues since 2011, and the team was nearly caught looking ahead to this encounter Monday, when they came from behind to draw 2-2 at West Bromwich Albion.

Chelsea have largely cruised through the first few months of the new campaign, scoring 23 goals. Nine of those have come from Diego Costa, who joined the club this summer from Atletico Madrid, and has averaged just over a goal per game since arriving at Stamford Bridge. Back for Chelsea is Didier Drogba, and while the Ivorian has yet to start or score in the Premier League, he could make a significant impact Sunday.

Manchester United could be without striker Radamel Falcao after the Colombian picked up an injury on Friday. The hosts will definitely be missing captain Wayne Rooney, whose three-game suspension includes sitting out this clash, but both Angel di Maria and Ander Herrera are fit to face the Blues at Old Trafford. One of the bigger narratives is United manager Louis van Gaal facing former assistant Jose Mourinho; the pupil beat the teacher when the two coached against each other in the 2010 Champions League Final, so can the Dutchman hand Chelsea their first loss of the season?

The game will be aired on broadcast television in the United States on NBC, and this matchup is an excellent opportunity to showcase the Premier League to casual fans. Regardless of Sunday’s result, this rivalry is truly a marquee fixture on the league schedule, and promises to be a thrilling match.