Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, bottom center, celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London.
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United, Premier League: Blues Strengthen Hopes For Champions League Spot
Chelsea overcame a stuffy Manchester United 1-0 at home on Friday (May 16) to strengthen their hopes for a top-five English Premier League finish and a resultant berth in next year바카라™s Champions League. A second-half goal from Marc Cucurella won it for the Blues, leaving them in fourth with 66 points, and Aston Villa in fifth on goal difference. The other teams vying for one of the four Champions League spots after league winners Liverpool all have two games left to play. Arsenal have 68 points, Newcastle 66, Manchester City 65, and Nottingham Forest 62.
EPL: Manchester United vs Chelsea
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From left, Manchester United's Harry Maguire, goalkeeper Andre Onana, Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes appear dejected after conceding their side's first goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London.
English Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester United
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Chelsea's Pedro Neto, center, fights for the ball with Manchester United's Luke Shaw, left and Patrick Dorgu during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London.
English Premier League: Manchester United vs Chelsea
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Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund, front, tackled by Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London.
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Chelsea's Pedro Neto, left, and Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London.
English Premier League 2024-25: Manchester United vs Chelsea
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Manchester United's Casemiro, left, challenges Chelsea's Noni Madueke during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London.
English Premier League Soccer Match: Chelsea vs Manchester United
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes controls the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London.
English Premier League Soccer Match: Manchester United vs Chelsea
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Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez attempts a shot on goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London.
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