Chelsea FC: Ranking the Blues' 5 Most Hated Rivals | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

There is no denying that Manchester United have been the most dominant force in English football during the Premier League era—it's a fact.

But recently, Chelsea, among others, have been snapping at United's heels, attempting to take their crown.

United already have rivalries that are a lot older and more established than their rivalry with Chelsea. Manchester City are their local rivals, and Liverpool are seen as their deepest rivals.

But for Chelsea, the fans' hatred seems to run coldest for Manchester United.

At almost every home game I have attended, at some point, the chant "Stand up, if you hate Man U" is belted out, and not one single person remains seated (including myself, of course).

This is a rivalry of pure football—no underlying reasons, just football. Which makes it a more pure rivalry.

At Chelsea vs. United games, you can see the passion in the Blues fans, and they want United to lose just as much as they want to see Chelsea win.

There could be a case for any of the teams mentioned to be No. 1 on this list; it depends on the individual reading it.

But from my own experience and how these two teams are matched at the moment, I think Chelsea vs. United is probably the most eagerly anticipated fixture in the calendar for most Chelsea fans.