Manchester United vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, results h2h, odds today
The Red Devils need just one point from their final two games of the season to secure a top-four place and return to the Champions League next season, with Fulham coming on the final day.
Having already ended the club’s six-year Carabao Cup drought earlier this year, Erik ten Hag bringing United back into Europe’s top competition would be a big step forward in his first year in charge. , with an FA Cup final clash with City, the treble, will also be at Wembley on June 3.
The situation, however, couldn’t be more different for Chelsea. The Blues are playing for absolutely nothing and need what has been a nightmarish season to end as soon as possible as they await the arrival of new boss Mauricio Pochettino, sitting in 12th after disastrous form under caretaker boss Frank Lampard.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester United vs Chelsea is set to kick off at 8pm BST tonight on Thursday 25 May 2023.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host the competition.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Chelsea
TV channel: Tonight’s game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR in the UK, with coverage starting at 7pm.
Direct: Subscribers can also access a live stream online via the Sky Go app.
Live Blog: Follow all the action with standard sportsThe dedicated live match blog from , with Nizaar Kinsella at Old Trafford providing expert analysis.
Manchester United vs Chelsea Team News
Ten Hag has confirmed that Marcus Rashford will likely be fit to play against Chelsea after returning to training after illness and injury.
Donny van de Beek and Lisandro Martinez remain out long-term while Wout Weghorst will look to oust Anthony Martial in attack. Marcel Sabitzer is also absent, as well as Phil Jones and Tom Heaton.
For Chelsea, Benoit Badiashile is out with what is feared to be a long-term hamstring injury, joining Mason Mount, Reece James and Ben Chilwell in missing the remainder of the season. Joao Felix, however, will return.
Lewis Hall, meanwhile, looks set to continue in a left-back role. Kalidou Koulibaly, N’Golo Kante, Armando Broja, Mateo Kovacic, Marc Cucurella and Marcus Bettinelli are also injured.
Potential boost: Marcus Rashford set to return for Manchester United against Chelsea
/ Getty ImagesManchester United vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea are in such dire shape at the moment and Lampard has even questioned the commitment of some of his players. There is no indication that they are capable of beating such a good United side at home.
Man Utd to win, 3-1.
Head-to-head history and results (h2h)
Manchester United win: 81
Prints: 46
Chelsea win: 55
Manchester United vs Chelsea match odds
Manchester United win: 8/13
Draw: 16/5
Chelsea winner: 4/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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