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Chelsea facing nine-man injury crisis for crucial Manchester United fixture

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Chelsea could be without as many as nine first-team players on Thursday when they face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag's side only need one point from their final two Premier League matches to ensure they qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

They face an out-of-form Chelsea and Fulham before the season ends. United will be mindful of keeping their players fit for the upcoming FA Cup final, once a top-four spot has been sealed.

Chelsea, on the other hand, have little to play for and are without several key players. ALSO READ: The Manchester United leadership group now has eight members Wing-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell have both been ruled out for the season, along with Mason Mount, Marc Cucurella and long-term absentee Armando Broja.

Teenager Lewis Hall is likely to start on the left side of defence, as he did against Manchester City. Chelsea have problems in midfield with Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante both big doubts.

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