Man Utd strengthen Champions League bid after edging past Chelsea

Football
19 Apr 2026 • 5:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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Man Utd strengthen Champions League bid after edging past Chelsea

  • Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, extending their lead in the Champions League race.
  • Matheus Cunha scored the decisive goal for United, who had only one shot on target throughout the match.
  • The defeat marks Chelsea's fourth consecutive Premier League loss and their fourth game without scoring, significantly damaging their hopes for a top-five finish.
  • Prior to the match, Chelsea fans staged a large street protest against the club's owners, BlueCo.
  • The result leaves Chelsea at serious risk of failing to qualify for European competition, while Manchester United enjoyed a welcome return to form.

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