Frank Lampard and John Terry will be reunited on the touchline on Saturday when Derby take on Aston Villa.
The former Chelsea team-mates will be in opposing dug-outs at Pride Park with Lampard's Rams locking horns with Villa, where Terry is Dean Smith's assistant.
Lampard has impressively guided Derby to fifth, while Villa are beginning to show signs of life after Smith replaced Steve Bruce last month and brought in Terry to join his coaching staff.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Lampard said of his former skipper: 'It's the start of John's next career and I'm sure it will be a success.
'He's got all the attributes to be a top coach and, one day, a top manager. I think he will bring a lot to Aston Villa.
'Villa have lots of threats individually and collectively, so we need to appreciate what is in front of us.'
Leeds will be looking to end Saturday still on top of the table when they head to West Brom in the evening kick-off.
United are currently ahead of Norwich, who host Millwall earlier in the afternoon, on goal difference.
Leeds midfielder Pablo Hernandez told the club website: 'West Brom are a good team and they have kept a lot of players from when they were in the Premier League last year.
'They are a big team and I am sure at the end of the season they will be fighting to go back to the Premier League again.
'It is another important game, every game for us is important and we want to try and take three points.
'When you are in this position, when you are at the top of the league, you need to win games and points and I try to keep people calm in these situations.'
Elsewhere there is a west London derby at Loftus Road where QPR face Brentford.
Nottingham Forest entertain Stoke, Bristol City host Preston and Swansea travel to Bolton.
Rock-bottom Ipswich head to fellow strugglers Reading, Middlesbrough welcome Wigan, Rotherham travel to Blackburn and Birmingham face Hull at St Andrew's.
ceubdeltu
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The two legends will once move to Chelsea one acting as the manager while the other one acting as the ass.manager with the support of Drogba
BASSEYKINGSLEY
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It's going to be a good epic movie
Mustapha387
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lol
Horlanrewahju
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legend face legend
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Terry was a terrific leader on the pitch so no reason why he can't be a leader off of it too. I believe he will do great in management especially with his charisma. Also his man management will be great as he's already used to contacting youth players to give advice before at the club...
podkill
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That’s a madlad move from villa. Now all we need is for both of them to be player coaches
uptownl
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I would have serious doubts regarding Aston Villa media team's credibility if they don't use this to make the announcement
tuition
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Villa have assured Smith that some funds will be made available in January, despite restrictions due to Financial Fair Play rules
NOher
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I really hope these fringe players actually get a chance to prove themselves before they are moved on, terry clearly had his favorites now everyone deserves a fair crack at the whip.
Vincenter
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You lucky Villa fans. You too get the treat of being talked to condescendingly by Chelsea fans.
zusammae
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Welp, hope Villa fans enjoy left back substitutions in the 80th minute while 1-0 down.
jayjayly
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For starters I'll just have a manager who'll play the players in their correct positions, anything else is a bonus.
Justinbra
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Villa fans - I don't know if your getting the saviour you think you are.
wetsar
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Only John Terry has been a constant in the rumours and confirmation.