Manchester United vs Chelsea prediction and odds: No reason to expect United to end grim run of form

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Manchester United contributed more than enough to earn at least a point at the Emirates on Saturday but defensive frailties, along with some highly dubious refereeing decisions proved their undoing.

That 3-1 defeat means United have now won just two of their last TEN games in all competitions and a 3-2 victory over basement boys Norwich City is their only Premier League scalp since March 12. Their form is truly miserable.

That slump in form has extinguished any hopes of a top-four finish so, barring personal pride (which most of them don't appear to possess), the Reds now have nothing to play for. It is no surprise then, that Ralf Rangick's side are as big as 21/10 with Betfred to beat Chelsea on Thursday night.

United dug deep for a hard-earned point in the reverse fixture between these sides but times have changed and, with confidence at such a low ebb among the group, it's impossible to see them showing the level of discipline required to keep a top team at bay.

An xGF of 2.1 at the Emirates was the most productive United had been from an attacking perspective since, ironically, drawing 0-0 with Watford (xGF of 2.9) in February. The front three of Anthony Elanga - who could easily have been awarded a first-half penalty, Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo all caused the Gunners problems to varying degrees.

One of United's many issues though is that they can be wasteful in front of goal and that is a big concern against a side that, barring a blip against Arsenal last week, have kept three clean sheets in their last four games. The Blues started that Arsenal game without their best two defenders - Thiago Silva and