Five years ago, Ander Herrera produced one of the best man-marking performances in Premier League history on Chelsea’s Eden Hazard, as Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United toppled the champions elect 2-0. It’s April 16, 2017 at Manchester United. Jose Mourinho wants to win and so does Ander Herrera. But there’s one problem: Chelsea.

Antonio Conte was leading the Blues to a barnstorming Premier League title triumph in which they’d tally 30 victories, then an English record. Their talisman, Eden Hazard, enjoyed a sensational season, thriving with 16 goals and five assists in Conte’s 3-4-3 formation. By the spring, Chelsea had already beaten the Red Devils twice – both at Stamford Bridge – where Mourinho had reigned for two separate spells before Conte conquered the division. Continue reading