Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could hand out a full Premier League debut vs Fulham

Manchester United secured their place back in the Champions League with a convincing 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.

Heading into their penultimate Premier League fixture of the season, the Reds knew they needed just a point from their last two games to get themselves over the line. As expected, Erik ten Hag took no chances with his starting line-up, naming a star-studded team, who were sent out with the order of being expected to win.

Despite some questionable first half defending, United took a 2-0 lead into the interval and then added another two goals to their collection in the second half. Despite Joao Felix's late effort to end the Reds' run of Old Trafford clean sheets, it was Antony's premature exit that was the biggest downer on a night of celebration.

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The Brazilian was forced off on a stretcher just before the half hour mark with an injury Ten Hag described as "serious" in his post-match press conference. The winger was in evident discomfort and the immediate signs suggested that his season has reached its conclusion.

Antony, who has shown flashes of his brilliance this season, was a shoo-in to start next Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley. He has made the right-wing spot his own this season and Ten Hag has continued to persevere with him despite his inconsistency.

Even if he had not taken such a whack to his ankle, the former Ajax winger probably would not have been in line to start tomorrow's final day clash with Fulham. Ten Hag, as a result of the relentless nature of United's demanding and intensive fixture schedule this season, has not had the opportunity to rotate his pack as often