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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 Antonio Rudiger, but Silva is fit to start this game and it would be quite a surpise if this United side could pose Chelsea as many problems.
Chelsea have only shipped nine goals on the road this term which is some achievement, it's only one more than league leaders Manchester City and six fewer than Liverpool. United couldn't manage a goal at home to either of the top two sides and it would be absolutely no surprise, given their predicament, that they also failed to do so against the Premier League's third-best side.
Manchester United vs Chelsea prediction
We've done well opposing United the last couple of weeks, not least with a 3/1 winner at the weekend (Arseal -1 on the handicap) and the best way into this game is to get Chelsea onside. The 6/5 about the visitors is tempting but more appealing is the 3/1 about a Chelsea victory to nil.
In what could turn into quite a turgid encounter, the 6/5 about both teams to score (NO) is also an option. Whatever your choice, don't expect this to be pretty.
Recommended bet: Chelsea to win to nil @ 3/1 with Betfred
Manchester United vs Chelsea odds with Betfred
- Manchester United - 21/10
- Draw - 5/2
- Chelsea - 6/5
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Manchester United vs Chelsea Head to Head
- 28 Nov, 2021: Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United (Premier League)
- 28 Feb, 2021: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester United (Premier League)
- 24 Oct, 2020: Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea (Premier League)
- 19 Jul, 2020: Manchester United 1-3 Chelsea (FA Cup)
- 17 Feb, 2020: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
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