An important game for Chelsea will take place tomorrow when they welcome Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are currently in 5th with only two points away from the top four. With two games left in the English Premier League, Chelsea will give everything to secure the Champions League spots in those two games.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are having one of the worst seasons in the history of the EPL. Standing in 16th, the Red Devils have nothing to lose, but they are desperate to get back on the winning track in the League. Although Manchester United have secured the Europa League final, they have lost four of their last five league games. Let’s see if they can end their winless run in the League.
Stats & Fact
- Chelsea have managed just one win in their last 14 Premier League games against Manchester United, but that one win was a thrilling 4-3 in this exact fixture last season.
- Manchester United have only one win in their last 11 league visits to Chelsea, a 2-0 victory in February 2020 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
- This will be just the second time Chelsea and Manchester United play a Premier League game on a Friday, the first was a 2-2 draw in August 2002.
- Chelsea vs Manchester United is the most drawn match in Premier League history, with 27 draws. Their last seven seasons have seen at least one drawn game each.
- Chelsea haven’t lost their final home game of the season in any of the last 22 years, winning 15 and drawing 7 since a loss to Aston Villa in 2002.
Team News
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson will miss the rest of the season following his red card last week. Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu are also unavailable to play due to their injuries. Jadon Sancho, who joined Chelsea from Manchester United on loan, can not play against his parent club.
As for Manchester United, Joshua Zirkzee, Lisandro Martinez, and Diogo Dalot are out of the squad due to their injuries. Additionally, Leny Yoro has picked up an injury during the match against West Ham United.
Possible Lineup for Chelsea:
Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, George; Neto
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Bayindir; Fredricson, Lindelof, Shaw; Kamason, Eriksen, Ugarte, Amass; Mainoo, Garnacho; Obi
Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Man United
This game is more important for Chelsea than Manchester United, as they are looking to secure the Champions League spots. Moreover, the Blues are in a way better condition compared to Manchester United. Considering the home advantage and the form, Chelsea are the favorite in this match at Stamford Bridge.
Betfair Odds
Chelsea: 1.42
Draw: 4.98
Man United: 6.75
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