Both clubs are targeting the European places and seek to secure a vital three points
Chelsea host Manchester United in a crucial Premier League clash with both clubs targeting a spot inside the top four by the end of the season.
The Blues have the more difficult task as they sit seven points behind Aston Villa in fourth and have only won one match from their last seven in the top-flight.
Liam Rosenior has also had to handle comments from midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who was dropped from the squad, after he openly courted Real Madrid.
To make matters worse, Chelsea supporters have released an open letter declaring an “erosion of trust” in the ownership and the direction the club is being taken which will be backed up by a protest before tonight’s match.
In contrast, Manchester United are going strong despite a 2-1 defeat to Leeds last time out.
It was only the second defeat under Michael Carrick and the interim boss will be hoping to brush that off and get more points on the board as the club look to secure their place in third.
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Chelsea host Man Utd at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 18 April, with kick-off at 8pm BST.
Chelsea face off against Manchester United in a battle for European spots between two teams who have enjoyed huge highs this season - but have suffered something of a comedown in recent weeks.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has overseen a run of just one win in their last seven top-flight games as well as something of a crisis of authority, with Enzo Fernandez dropped from the squad after comments in which he openly courted Real Madrid.
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Chelsea host Manchester United in a crucial clash near the top of the table.
What I mean by that is that both clubs are challenging for a place in the Champions League next year and are hoping to secure a place in the top four.
Man Utd come into the match sitting third in the table with Chelsea sixth and seven points behind.
A win for Michael Carrick’s visitors would cement their place in the top four while Chelsea would get the gap should they prove victorious at Stamford Bridge.
We’ll have all the updates, team news and more throughout the afternoon so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.
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