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Intriguing battle for second place as United face Chelsea
London — Manchester City’s 16-point lead atop the Premier League means the most intriguing battle is who will finish as runners-up with Manchester United aiming to keep their grip on second place when they host Chelsea on Sunday. Antonio Conte’s west London side have bounced back from two successive defeats to comfortably beat West Bromwich Albion in the league and secure an impressive 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday. United, meanwhile, were held to a goalless draw against Sevilla in Spain on Wednesday. Jose Mourinho’s side, who suffered defeat at Newcastle United in their last league outing, could be third by the time they welcome his former club to Old Trafford on Sunday. Juergen Klopp’s Liverpool, only two points behind United, take on West Ham United on Saturday at Anfield having not lost at home in the league so far this season. Chelsea can ill afford a poor result with the threat of finishing outside the Champions League qualifying ...
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