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Chelsea takes on Manchester United in a massive Barclays Premier League clash airing live on FOX before the Super Bowl (check your local listings; the national telecast begins at 10:30 a.m. ET).
It’s a game that United must win to keep pace with Manchester City atop the standings, but it's also a critical match for a sagging Chelsea side that is clinging to the final Champions League slot. And odd as it sounds, it’s a game with distinct parallels to the Super Bowl that follows.
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