How bad are things, at least domestically, for Manchester United? Well, manager Ruben Amorim, who was just hired in mid-season, is already talking about how he might not be around next season. When Amorim got hired, things were bad, and since he’s been in charge, they have only gotten worse, at least league wise. Chelsea FC should have zero fear of them on Friday night.
While league wise they are, and continue to be, atrocious they are also, somehow, through to the UEFA Europa League Final.
Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FYIs
Kickoff: Friday May 16, 8:15 BST, Stamford Bridge, London, UK
Man United Preview Material: Starting XI Prediction Team News
Chelsea FC Previews: Starting XI Prediction Team News
Premier League Standing: Chelsea FC 5th, 63 pts Manchester United 16th, 39 pts
Google Result Probability: Man United win 11% Draw 17% Chelsea FC 71%
Obviously, United are playing first and foremost, or one could even “only” for that right now. However, they need to show some pride, at the very least, when playing in the league. Amorim started a strong team against lowly West Ham United, and the Hammers still whipped them all over the pitch.
He’ll go with another formidable first team here, and we’ll see if the result changes.
Manchester United Starting Lineup Prediction at Chelsea FC
Andre Onana; Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo; Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes; Rasmus Hojlund
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