Carabao Cup: 5 memorable clashes between Chelsea and Manchester United

Two of England's most successful clubs in recent history face off at Stamford Bridge for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.  The two teams have enjoyed contrasting fortunes so far this season. While Frank Lampard's Chelsea have picked themselves up after the 4-0 defeat to Manchester United on opening day, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United have fizzled out after impressing in their first game in the Premier League this season. 

With both clubs having club legends in the dugout, Frank Lampard will look to get one over his rival this time around. The Chelsea vs Manchester United fixture has always been a mouthwatering contest. As the two sides gear up to face each other in the Carabao Cup, here's a look at five of the most memorable games played between the two. 

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Champions League Final, May 2008

Parity lasted even after 120 minutes of action in the Champions League final in 2008. Frank Lampard did not depart from Moscow with happy feelings, as Chelsea ended on the losing side in the final. John Terry went on to say that his slip up during the penalty shootout still keeps the former Blues captain awake at night. 

Premier League, February 2012

No John Terry and no Ashley Cole meant that the Blues had to be wary of a resurgent United side. Their absence, however, did not show in the opening minutes. Chelsea raced to a two-goal lead in the fixture. Wayne Rooney, however, came to the fore, scoring two penalties in the space of 11 minutes to bring United back in the game. Javier Chicharito Hernandez netted the final goal in the game, heading in a cross from Ryan Giggs.

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Premier League, October 2012

Two sending offs and an offside winner meant that Manchester United's trip to Stamford Bridge was fruitful this time around. Fernando Torres was sent off, after being booked for a dive. Branislav Ivanovic was also sent off with a second yellow. Javier Hernandez once again popped with the winner in the fixture. 

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League Cup, October 2012

Three days after the defeat at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea once again welcomed Manchester United in the Round of 16 in the League Cup. In what would go down as one of the greatest fixtures to have been played in the tournament's history, Chelsea emerged winners this time around. Goals from David Luiz, Eden Hazard, Daniel Sturridge, Gary Cahill and Ramires meant that Roberto di Matteo got one over his Premier League rivals on the night. 

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Premier League, 2016

Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge for the first time as manager of their rivals, United. If the Portuguese expected a pleasant return, it turned out to be the exact opposite. The Blues netted four goals in the game and also kept a clean sheet, as Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge turned out to be a bitter one this time around.