There is no doubt that the Chelsea fans have been the most joyous in the Transfer Tavern over the last month.

Antonio Conte’s drive and determination has really set his side apart from the rest of the Premier League opposition, and the non-existence of European football also means he can focus of the FA Cup, as he looks to bring home a double in his first season in English football.

Our landlord is just one of Chelsea’s admirers this season and is looking forward to Mourinho’s second visit to Stamford Bridge, since his dismissal by the club midway through last season.

His first return ended in a 4-0 demolition from the Blues and though his United side has majorly improved since then – our landlord believes it will be a difficult task, made harder by the suspension obtained by Zlatan Ibrahimovic following last week’s antics against Bournemouth.

There is no doubt that the unavailability of United’s main goal threat has been received strongly by Blues fans in the Transfer Tavern, and they are planning to pack out the Tavern on Monday night in anticipation of what should be a very good game.

And with the excitement brewing in the Tavern, many of the Chelsea fans are already putting together the XI for Monday’s game – here is the main list of what they are saying…

GK: Asmir Begovic

Conte has played Begovic in all three previous rounds in the FA Cup and our landlord expects the Bosnian to play here.

Undoubtedly an excellent keeper, our resident Chelsea fans think he’ll have a tough job against a potent Manchester United attack.

CB: Kurt Zouma

The big Frenchman will look to stake a claim for a starting spot with a good performance against United here.

The defender is one of the most promising stars in world football, and we expect him to excel in this encounter with Manchester United.

CB: John Terry

There is nothing more that Blues fans in the Tavern want to see than JT lifting the FA Cup, at the end of what could be his last season with the club.

CB: Cesar Azpilicueta

Our Landlord believes the Spaniard will be the only regular from Chelsea’s normal back three to play here.

Incredibly reliable, Azpilicueta is a genuine unsung hero in the Blues XI.

RWB: Victor Moses

Chelsea’s most improved player this year has been rewarded with a new contract by Antonio Conte in the recent weeks.

His explosive power and pace make him a formidable player for opponents to face.

CM: Cesc Fabregas

Though most of his performances have been limited from the bench, Fabregas has still shown his attacking flair with a number of assists this season.

His creativity and range of passing make him such an influential figure in Conte’s side.

CM: Nathaniel Chabolah

The Chelsea academy graduate has seen his chance come in the FA Cup this year, and Conte should continue that trend by testing him against a strong United midfield.

LWB: Marcus Alonso

Though not a regular in the FA Cup, the magnitude of a game against United will surely see Conte put Alonso in that left wing back position.

Alonso has had a fantastic first season at the club, and we expect him to continue his impressive form against United.

RF: Pedro

Stunned United with a goal after 30 seconds earlier in the season, Chelsea fans in the Tavern would love to see Pedro produce something similar against their former boss, Mourinho.

CF: Diego Costa

Costa has been simply sensational this season and our Landlord expects him to try and bully this United back line.

LF: Eden Hazard

Sensational against United earlier in the season, Hazard will always feel he has something to prove to ex-boss Mourinho who regularly criticised the Belgium whilst in charge of the Blues.