LONDON, England — Chelsea dey ready to take big step toward Champions League qualification with win over struggling Manchester United on Friday night. The Blues don dey sit for fifth position, and a victory fit secure them spot for Europe’s top competition as e dey stand at the moment.
Last weekend’s results don put Chelsea for threat of missing top five finish, but if dem fit beat the Red Devils, dem go move three points clear of Aston Villa, depending on Villa game against Tottenham Hotspur. This fit give Chelsea advantage as dem prepare for final match against Nottingham Forest, who dey also eyeing Champions League qualification.
Even though Chelsea get some issues with injury, dem go play with both eyes on the upcoming Europa League final against Tottenham next Wednesday. If Ruben Amorim’s squad fit clinch the title, e go make dem return to Champions League after a rough campaign.
Man United, who don fail to win any league match since March international break, no go find am easy for Stamford Bridge. Their last seven league matches don all end in disappointment, and e look like dem go face another tough match against Chelsea.
Wahala dey for Chelsea front as Nicolas Jackson don miss the remaining season after him receive red card in the match against Newcastle. His usual backup, Christopher Nkunku, dey sidelined with injury, while third-choice forward Marc Guiu still dey recover. This situation fit force Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca to look for unconventional options, with Pedro Neto fit lead the line.
For better news, Reece James don recover from illness and dey set to play, while Wesley Fofana and Omari Kellyman dey out due to injury, and Mykhailo Mudryk dey suspended for failing drugs test. Jadon Sancho dey ineligible to face his parent club, Chelsea.
For Man Utd, Amorim don talk say him no go pick weak team for the match ahead of Europa final, but players wey still dey carry injury worries no go feature. Several of their key defenders like Matthijs de Ligt and Ayden Heaven no go play, and Diogo Dalot dey still out at right back.
As Chelsea dey desperate for win and Man Utd dey face depleted lineup, this match fit give Chelsea dem second win against the Red Devils since October 2020.
Man Utd’s coach, Ruben Amorim, talk say: ‘We dey create chances but we no dey finish am. We need to be more aggressive and take our chances.’ This reflects the pressure dey build around Old Trafford as dem dey face uncertain times.
The match day promises to be tense, with both clubs facing different forms. Chelsea need the three points to solidify their position for the Champions League, while United need to snap their winless streak, but the outlook no dey bright for the Red Devils as dem prepare to face Chelsea in a tough battle.
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