Chelsea had the upheaval with Mourinho going and all the speculation before hand which wouldn't have done them any favours, and you'd think Scolari was better than what's-his-face. United took advantage last season by beating Chelsea comfortably in their first game after Mourinho left, if Chelsea had got a draw United wouldn't have had the advantage in the run in.
And United beat Newcastle 6-0 last season, so that's 2 points dropped from last season, which was the gap to Chelsea, so be afraid Numeric, be very afraid!