Manchester United vs Chelsea LIVE highlights and reaction as 4-1 win secures Champions League place
Manchester United just need a single point against Chelsea tonight to qualify for Champions League football next season.
United defeated Bournemouth 1-0 on the road last weekend and Liverpool, who had gained momentum in recent weeks, drew against Aston Villa, meaning a top four finish is now within touching distance for Erik ten Hag's side.
Ten Hag will be hopeful of a win against Chelsea on Thursday night regardless. The London club have endured a trainwreck season and they are currently 12th in the Premier League, despite spending more than £600million this term.
Regarding team news, Marcus Rashford was absent against Bournemouth due to illness but he returned to training this week and starts on the bench.
This clash against Chelsea is the penultimate league game of the season, with United playing Fulham on Sunday.
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United have joined Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle United in next season's Champions League.
United have secured their place in the Premier League's top four after their 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford. It means Erik ten Hag has delivered a return to Europe's elite club competition at the first time of asking.
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David de Gea
Faced plenty of attempts and had saves to make after the interval. Joao Felix's late goal spoiled a clean sheet for the Golden Glove recipient. 7
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Relished his rapport with Antony again but regressed to leave space for Lewis Hall to charge into and create two great chances for Chelsea. 6
Raphael Varane
His usual classy self. Varane was never likely to be troubled by an impotent team without a