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MATCH DETAILS
Manchester United v. Chelsea
April 28, 2019, 9:00 PM
Old Trafford, Manchester
MATCH PREVIEW
Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford for a massive encounter as the battle continues for a top-four spot in the table.
Manchester United's poor form continued in the midweek and are seeking a return to winning ways after back-to-back defeats against Manchester City and Everton. The Red Devils have to win or they will be six points back of a 2019/20 UEFA Champions League qualification spot. Moreover, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men lost their seven of their last nine in all competitions and haven't scored in their last three games, including their home defeat to Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Chelsea could only manage a 2-2 draw at home against Burnley and lost to Liverpool the weekend before. They have won only two of their last five away games and they've struggled against United this season, drawing at home in a league match and then losing at home in the FA Cup round of 16. A win against the Red Devils can guarantee a top-four finish, though a draw would not eliminate them from contention.
There are few injury concerns for both teams, as Chelsea will be without Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles tendon), Marco van Ginkel (cruciate ligament) and Danny Drinkwater (Achilles tendon), while N'Golo Kante (rib) and Antonio Rudiger (Knee) both doubtful. On the other side, Manchester United will be without Antonio Valencia (calf), while Ander Herrera (thigh), Eric Bailly (head) and Phil Jones (knee) are
MATCH DETAILS
Manchester United v. Chelsea
April 28, 2019, 9:00 PM
Old Trafford, Manchester
MATCH PREVIEW
Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford for a massive encounter as the battle continues for a top-four spot in the table.
Manchester United's poor form continued in the midweek and are seeking a return to winning ways after back-to-back defeats against Manchester City and Everton. The Red Devils have to win or they will be six points back of a 2019/20 UEFA Champions League qualification spot. Moreover, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men lost their seven of their last nine in all competitions and haven't scored in their last three games, including their home defeat to Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Chelsea could only manage a 2-2 draw at home against Burnley and lost to Liverpool the weekend before. They have won only two of their last five away games and they've struggled against United this season, drawing at home in a league match and then losing at home in the FA Cup round of 16. A win against the Red Devils can guarantee a top-four finish, though a draw would not eliminate them from contention.
There are few injury concerns for both teams, as Chelsea will be without Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles tendon), Marco van Ginkel (cruciate ligament) and Danny Drinkwater (Achilles tendon), while N'Golo Kante (rib) and Antonio Rudiger (Knee) both doubtful. On the other side, Manchester United will be without Antonio Valencia (calf), while Ander Herrera (thigh), Eric Bailly (head) and Phil Jones (knee) are doubtful.
PREDICTED XI
Manchester United: David de Gea (GK), Ashley Young, Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Andreas Pereira, Fred, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford
Chelsea: Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK), Emerson, David Luiz, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, Ross Barkley, Pedro, Gonzalo Higuain, Eden Hazard
COMBINED XI
PLAYERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Defender: Cesar Azpilicueta (8.5 credits)
The Spanish international has been a strong attacking right-back, scoring one goal and providing five assists in 35 league appearances. He's also a decent defensive contributor, averaging 1.8 clearances and 1.6 tackles per game.
Midfielder: Paul Pogba (10 credits)
Pogba leads United with 13 goals and nine assists this season, thanks to his averages of 1.5 shots on target and 1.6 key passes per match. Those numbers show why Pogba is so important for this massive encounter, and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be expecting his star player to produce a match-winning performance.
Forward: Eden Hazard (11 credits)
Hazard is having an excellent season for Chelsea, leading them with 16 goals and 13 assists in 34 league appearances. Manager Maurizio Sarri will continue to rely on Hazard, who is averaging a solid 1.6 shots on target and 1.1 key passes per match this campaign.
Capain: Paul Pogba
Vice-Captain: Eden Hazard
