Chelsea seek to ignite UCL chase as Man Utd arrive in Premier League
By Kevin Hand
Published on April 17, 2026.
Chelsea is in the English Premier League (EPL) to face Manchester United in a crucial match, potentially opening the gap for UEFA Champions League qualification. The game comes at 8pm (19:00 GMT) on Saturday, with Chelsea needing to reverse their poor run of form to reach the top five finishing spots. The Blues have only won one of their last five Premier League matches, raising pressure on manager Liam Rosenior. United, who suffered a shock home defeat by Leeds United last week, will arrive with injuries and suspensions that leave them feeling vulnerable under interim head coach Michael Carrick. A win for Chelsea would narrow the gap between third and sixth to just four points. The team's performance has been poor this season, with one win from their last seven Premier League games.
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