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Gary Lineker believes Manchester United is likely to qualify for next season's Champions League after their 1-0 victory over Chelsea, marking their first win at Stamford Bridge in over six years.
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Gary Lineker believes Manchester United now look to be a shoo-in to qualify for next seasonās Champions League after overturning Chelsea.
The Redsā 1-0 triumph on Saturday night marked their first win at Stamford Bridge in over six years and extended their lead over their sixth-placed opponents to a whopping 10 points.
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It means United need only six points from their remaining five matches to secure their UCL qualification, leaving fans relieved that the task is on the verge of being done.
It also marked yet another victory for Michael Carrick, whose record as interim manager now stands at eight wins, two draws and two defeats.
On paper, the biggest tests from now until the culmination of the campaign will come against Liverpool on May 3 at Old Trafford and against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex on the final day, the latter of which have proven to be a persistent bogey team for United in recent years.
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Gary Lineker stated that Manchester United now looks like a strong candidate to qualify for the next season's Champions League.
The 1-0 victory was significant as it was Manchester United's first win at Stamford Bridge in over six years and increased their lead over Chelsea to 10 points.
Chelsea's defeat to Manchester United leaves them 10 points behind, placing them in sixth position and complicating their chances for Champions League qualification.

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From the former midfielderās perspective, he can only do all he can from now until the end of May to hope he puts himself in good standing and above alternative candidates in the ownersā estimations.
Reacting to the weekendās affairs on The Rest Is Football this morning, Lineker spoke of United, telling Alan Shearer and Micah Richards: āBig win for them away at Chelsea.
āI know Chelsea [had] one or two good chances in that game, and theyāre on a bad run now, Chelsea. But I think he has done as well as he could realistically do, Michael Carrick.ā
Further, he added: āI think we know which teams are probably going to be in the Champions League now with Chelsea losing to Manchester United.
āItās looking good for United. Good win for [Aston] Villa. A couple of goals for Ollie Watkins as well at the right time. A crucial win, I think, as well for Liverpool.ā
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