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PREVIEW: Manchester United visit Chelsea in race for Champions League
TL;DR
Manchester United faces Chelsea in a crucial Champions League race at Stamford Bridge. United, third in the standings, looks to bounce back from a recent loss, while Chelsea aims to improve their poor form.
Key points
- Manchester United visits Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
- United is currently third in the standings
- Chelsea has only one win in their last six games
- A win for Chelsea could bring them closer to Liverpool
- United lost their last match against Leeds United
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PREVIEW: Manchester United visit Chelsea in race for Champions League
Manchester United visit Liam Rosenior’s misfiring Chelsea side for a crucial battle in the race to reach the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.
The Red Devils travel to North London on the back of a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Old Trafford – their first loss on home soil under Carrick – but sit seven points clear of their opponents in third.
A win for the Blues could at best haul them to within a point of Liverpool in the fifth qualification spot, added due to England’s coefficient ranking, but must put an end to a poor run of just one victory in the past six games in all competitions.
United have won three of their last six games, losing two and drawing one under Carrick, who has impressed in his second stint as interim manager and put a strong case forward for staying on a full-time basis heading into next season.
He will be without suspended centre backs Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire, after the former saw red for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair while Maguire was banned for an additional match for improper conduct after his dismissal against Bournemouth last month.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is a doubt after picking up a knock in training ahead of the clash with Leeds, while remains sidelined through injury.
Q&A
What is at stake for Manchester United in the match against Chelsea?
A win would help Manchester United maintain their position in the Champions League qualification spots.
How could Chelsea's performance impact their Champions League chances?
Chelsea needs a win to close the gap on Liverpool for the fifth qualification spot, as they have struggled with only one victory in their last six matches.
What recent performance issues has Chelsea faced before the match?
Chelsea has experienced a poor run, winning only one of their last six games across all competitions.
