Michael Carrick's job prospects, LinkedIn Liam Rosenior & Bruno Fernandes' Player of the Year bid - Winners and losers of Man Utd's massive win at Chelsea
Chelsea's crisis deepens
Chelsea simply had to win Saturday night's Premier League clash with Manchester United. But they didn't. They lost. Again. And without scoring a goal. Again.
United's European hopes boosted
It's now four blanks in a row in four defeats in a row for the Blues - their worst goal-less run of results since November 1912. As a result, Liam Rosenior's struggling side remain sixth in the Premier League standings, four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
- Chelsea have now gone four games without scoring a goal.
- The Blues have lost four consecutive games.
- Manchester United are on the verge of securing a return to Europe's elite club competition.
Chelsea's struggles could have catastrophic consequences for the club, including missing out on Champions League football next season.
United's prospects and Carrick's future
Given Chelsea now have just five games left to work with, there's a very real risk that they'll miss out on Champions League football next season - which could have catastrophic consequences for the club. United, by contrast, are on the verge of securing a much-needed return to Europe's elite club competition after a solitary strike from Matheus Cunha at Stamford Bridge that has put 10 points between them and their hosts.
