Match preview: United can clinch Champions League qualification against out-of-form Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Casemiro of Manchester United battles for possession with Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Manchester United host Chelsea at Old Trafford tomorrow evening in their penultimate Premier League fixture.

The Reds can secure Champions League qualification with a point, though they’ll certainly be going all out for the three.

The reverse fixture ended 1-1 back in October and saw Casemiro open his United goalscoring account with an emphatic injury-time equaliser. Since then, things have turned awry for the Blues.

Graham Potter’s six-month reign was nothing short of dismal and, unsurprisingly, it’s been the same under interim manager Frank Lampard, who was sought to see out the campaign whilst the board identify a long-term replacement in the dugout.

Lampard has picked up just one win in nine matches, sustaining seven losses in that time. They currently sit 12th-placed despite owner Todd Boehly splashing out £585.5 million in the past two transfer windows to bolster the squad.

How the sides fare

Their last two results were a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest and a 1-0 loss to Manchester City. On the other hand, United are on back-to-back victories and clean sheets with a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and a 1-0 win against Bournemouth.

Kick-off is at 8pm and the game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event.

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