Manchester United
vs
Chelsea FC
Kick-off
15:30 GMT
28 April 2019
The title race currently dominates the headlines in the Premier League but there are still Champions League places up for grabs. Two of the teams fighting for a top-four place meet on Sunday as Chelsea face Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The meetings between these sides are often classics and the fixture has produced some brilliant ties in recent years. The two sides have been hard to separate in the last few seasons as they have both won two of the last seven league meetings with the other three ending as draws. That was the outcome when they met in the Premier League back in October as United came from behind to draw 2-2.
This really is a must-win game for the home side if they are to finish inside the top four. Antonio Valencia has returned to training for them but Eric Bailly and Ander Herrera are still expected to miss out. Latest matches: Manchester United
24.04.2019
Prem
Manchester United
Manchester City
0:2
L
21.04.2019
Prem
Everton FC
Manchester United
4:0
L
16.04.2019
UEFA
FC Barcelona
Manchester United
3:0
L
13.04.2019
Prem
Manchester United
West Ham United
2:1
W
10.04.2019
UEFA
Manchester United
FC Barcelona
0:1
L
The same applies for Chelsea but they could probably get away with a draw if their hopes of Champions League qualification are to be achieved. Callum Hudson-Odoi is out for remainder of the season while N’Golo Kante and Antonio Rudiger face late fitness tests. Latest matches: Chelsea FC
22.04.2019
Prem
Chelsea FC
Burnley FC
2:2
D
18.04.2019
UEFA
Chelsea FC
SK Slavia Prague
4:3
W
14.04.2019
Prem
Liverpool FC
Chelsea FC
2:0
L
11.04.2019
UEFA
SK Slavia Prague
Chelsea FC
0:1
W
08.04.2019
Prem
Chelsea FC
West Ham United
2:0
W
As these meetings always are, this one is incredibly hard to predict as both sides have demonstrated their inconsistency this season. I expect it to be an exciting game and as happened in October, I believe both teams will score and over 2.5 goals will be scored. It is far too hard to judge who will come out on top which also backing the draw might be worthwhile.
28 April 2019 - 15:30 GMT
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