Chelsea hosts Manchester United, who are fighting relegation fears
Manchester United has won nothing in eight games and sits just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was nearly sacked after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth on Monday but was kept on. United has won none of its past eight games across all competitions and sits just one point above the Premier League's relegation zone.
Saturday's away match at fifth-place Chelsea is essentially a must-win to save Carrick's job. Captain Bruno Fernandes was benched for criticizing Carrick's tactics but is being recalled.
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has insisted Estevao will feature for the club this season, though the young Brazilian midfielder spent Wednesday's League Cup loss to Liverpool on the bench. Opta's supercomputer gives Chelsea a 53 percent chance of winning.
- 8
- Games without a win
- 1
- Points above relegation
- 40 years
- Worst league start in
- 53 per cent
- Chelsea win probability
Why it mattersIf United is relegated, it would be their first time outside the Premier League in decades, upending a major club and world football.
AustraliaMany Australians follow Manchester United closely, so the team's fight against relegation will be watched by fans across the country.
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