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See Why Manchester United Failed To Leapfrog Chelsea to Third Position On Epl Table Six Times.

During the beginning of the English Premier league season Chelsea,Manchester United,Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal regarded as "The big six" are considered as title contenders. The seasons league matches were played and weekly result started speaking to each team where to stand as the Premier proceeds. The title contenders lost their rythym as Arsenal and Tottenham lost their place at the summit. Meanwhile it was Liverpool, Manchester city, Leicester ,Chelsea and Manchester united were in the fore front of the battle. Though Chelsea win over Manchester City gave the trophy to Liverpool ,then Manchester City UEFA ban overturn meaning they will play in next years Champions league. Liverpool and Manchester city have already qualify for next year Champions League. The battle between Chelsea,Manchester, Leicester city and Wolverhampton wanderer's continues as this four teams are battling for top four finish.

See Manchester United failed to capitalize on Chelsea bad result.

The Premier League season is still on as the battle for top four finish is really full of drama this season. As the top four battle for Manchester United and Chelsea is still on,both teams have drop points in several occasion. In six occasion this league season.Chelsea who are leading Manchester united with 4points,But United has failed to take advantage on Chelsea as they drop points in several matches. Most interestingly third placed Chelsea have played their matches before the Red Devils on the same match day or the same match week but also failed to win their premier league fixtures. United have failed six different times to leapfrog Chelsea on top four finish due to inconsistency.

Chelsea were humiliated 3-0 by energetic Sheffield united as they take all 3points from Chelsea and Leicester initial 1-0 lead to Bournemouth ended in frustration as Leicester city lost 4-1 to inform Bournemouth side. Chelsea leapfrog Leicester City to 3rd position after Leicester lost.This game actually gave United an edge over Chelsea if they had won against Southampton at Old Trafford, but the match ended in a frustrated 2-2 draw as United drop 2points through stoppage time equalizer by Obafemi Micheal.

Manchester United are standing at the Fifth position at the Premier League table 4 points behind Chelsea, United are level on point with Leicester City who are fourth on the table. Leicester host United on the final match of the season that will decide their Champions League position.

Manchester United have not won after Chelsea lost or drew in the league since Boxing Day when Southampton prevailed at Stamford Bridge hours before United beat Newcastle in an intriguing league fixture.


See how Manchester United has failed to advance to third place.

1.On the 1st January ,2020 Chelsea draw with Brighton and Manchester United lose at Arsenal.

2.On the 18/19 January 2020 Chelsea lose at Newcastle and Manchester United lose at An field to Liverpool.

3. On the 21/22 January 2020 Chelsea draw with Arsenal at Stamford bridge and Manchester United lose to Burnley at Old Trafford.

4. On the 1st February 2020 Chelsea draw with Leicester at Stamford bridge while Manchester United draw with Wolves at Old Trafford.

5. On the 29 February, and 1st March ,2020 Chelsea lose to Bournemouth at Stamford bridge while Manchester United draw with Everton at Old Trafford.

6.On the 11/13 July ,2020 Chelsea lose to Sheffield United in an away fixture while Manchester United draw with Southampton at Old Trafford.

*On the 14 July, 2020 Chelsea beat relegated Norwich City and today 16th July 2020 Manchester United will visit Selhurst park to play against Crystal Palace.

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