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Astana Barys of the Kontinental Hockey League announced on Thursday that the club has signed forward Nikolai Antropov to a two-year contract. Antropov, who played the last four seasons with the Atlanta Thrashers-turned-Winnipeg Jets, was an unrestricted free agent. He scored six goals and tallied 18 points in 40 games last season. Antropov, 33, tallied 465 points in 788 games over 13 NHL seasons with the Jets/Thrashers, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs. He was taken 10th overall by the Maple Leafs at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Eden Hazard is expected to return to the starting line-up for Chelseas Super Sunday clash at home to Manchester United. Hazard began his first game since a groin injury at MK Dons in the FA Cup last weekend and is anticipated to make his first Premier League start for five weeks against United, live on Sky Sports.The reigning champions will be looking to continue their recent revival under interim boss Guus Hiddink, who has guided the club to an eight-game unbeaten run since taking over from Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge. United, meanwhile, have enjoyed a revival of sorts themselves, with a morale-boosting midweek victory over Stoke easing some of the scrutiny surrounding the club.Louis van Gaal is still without a number of first-team players as he goes in search of his first victory over Chelsea since being in the Old Trafford hotseat.Defender Phil Jones (ankle) is close to returning to action, but the game at Stamford Bridge comes too soon for him. Jamie Redknapp joins Ed Chamberlin to preview Sundays fixtures in the Premier League Team newsPedro (groin) is expected to be fit after missing Chelseas midweek draw at Watford, but Loic Remy (calf) and fellow striker Radamel Falcao (thigh) remain out and Alexandre Pato is not yet match fit so will not be in the squad.For United, Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia, Ashley Young and Bastian Schweinsteiger remain on the sidelines while there could be a doubt over midfielder Marouane Fellaini after a knock in the midweek win over Stoke. In late October 2012, Manchester United closed the gap to just one point after beating Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge on their way to the Premier League ti Opta statsChelsea are unbeaten in their last six Premier League games against Manchester United (W3 D3).Manchester United have lost more often to Chelsea than any other opponent in the Premier League era (16 times).Man Utd have won just one of their last 13 Premier League trips to Stamford Bridge (W1 D4 L8).Chelsea have drawn their last three Premier League games at Stamford Bridge - they have never drawn four in a row on home soil in the history of the competition. Gus Hiddink doesnt see any difference in Chelsea captain John Terry after he claimed his contract will not be renewed There have been four red cards shown in the last five Premier League games between these two teams played at Stamford Bridge.ddddddddddddWayne Rooney has scored five goals in his last five Premier League appearances; more than he had managed in his previous 25 apps in the competition (4). Rooney has been involved in eight of the Red Devils last 10 league goals (five goals, three assists).Juan Mata has gone 12 games without registering a goal or assist - his longest spell without a goal involvement in his Premier League career. Thibaut Courtois sits down with Dickie Davies to discuss Chelseas season so far, Leicesters title challenge and his aims for silverware Chelsea are on the current longest unbeaten run in the Premier League, going without a defeat in eight league matches now (W3 D5 L0). Despite this, they still havent recorded back-to-back wins in the league this season.Guus Hiddink is unbeaten in his last five competitive contests with Dutch compatriot Louis van Gaal, winning four and drawing one.The Chelsea boss has lost just one Premier League game in his 20 matches at the club (W13 D6 L1). Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal said it is not impossible that Luke Shaw could return from injury before the end of the season Mersons predictionBig game and a great way to end the weekend - a proper Super Sunday clash! Chelsea havent got much to play for - they cant win the league or get top four - so I was surprised they didnt open the game up at Watford and have a go. Thats been disappointing really.United probably had less possession than theyve had all season against Stoke and they won 3-0. Michael Carricks return was key, he got the ball forward quick and provided better service. This will be a good game, and I fancy Chelsea to edge this one.PAUL PREDICTS: 3-2BettingChelsea are Sky Bets 21/20 favourites on Super Sunday with Manchester United marginal outsides at 29/10 while the draw is a 21/10 chance. Tuesday nights impressive victory over Stoke saw Louis van Gaals men trimmed to 6/4 for a top-four finish, while the Blues drifted to 25/1 after failing to see off Watford. Diego Costa is Sky Bets 4/1 favourite in the first goalscorer betting while Wayne Rooney is considered the visitors biggest threat at 13/2 to net first.Watch Chelsea v Man Utd live on Super Sunday, 3.30pm, Sky Sports 1 HD ' ' '