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Filipe Luis up for first Chelsea start against Man Utd

Chelsea fullback Filipe Luis feels ready for his first start at Manchester United.

Luis, who joined from Atletico for £16m in the summer, looks set to finally get a run in the side because Cesar Azpilicueta is suspended for three games.

The 29-year-old left back is expected to finally make his first League start against Louis van Gaal's side, but he insisted to the London Evening Standard: "I feel I am at my best age and have a lot of experience. Physically I feel in my best shape.

"Obviously Cesar is doing a great job and this season is doing fantastically. He is one of the best defenders in the world and I know it is really difficult to play in his place - Ashley Cole's place as well. He always kept the level really high.

"Any time I get a chance, I do my best to help my team-mates. This is the mentality all players have at Chelsea now. We want to be champions and don't think as individuals. We only think about the team and maybe this mentality is what will make us champions."

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