Petr Cech makes Chelsea 'meltdown' claim and fires warning over Manchester United task

Pep Guardiola reacts to Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus pursuit after four-goal masterclass

Thomas Tuchel bizarrely blames Stamford Bridge pitch for Arsenal defeat

Kounde to replace Rudiger?

Mikel Arteta Outlines Determination To Return Arsenal To Champions League

Arsenal Target Gabriel Jesus In Profile

Chelsea Transfer Rumours

Thomas Partey Steps Up Return To Arsenal First Team

Antonio Conte on top four race

Petr Cech has warned his former club Chelsea about the "difficult" match they have against Manchester United on Thursday night. It comes as both sides are going through indifferent patches of form.

The Blues head into the game in third place, five points clear of Arsenal in fourth and with a game in hand on them too. Their form has been inconsistent though, winning three and losing two of their last five fixtures.

They come up against a United side that are sixth, and six points off the Champions League places having played a game more. Ralf Rangnick's men have only won once in their last five, leading the coach to say their top four chances are unrealistic.

Chelsea sale: Takeover outcome due soon with Raine Bank reportedly set to name preferred bidder

Discussing the challenge ahead, Thomas Tuchel has said he is looking forward to the clash: "I am very happy to have this match, and it will always be a big match for me, no matter which position and what current form they are in. That is why we prepare in the best possible way.

"We don't reflect so much on their situation and what is going on in and around the club. We focus on their last matches, and we should not get confused by the lack of points. For me, this squad is full of quality, and we need to take care on the pitch."

If the side manage to avoid defeat at Old