# Man United close in on Champions League at Chelsea

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Podcast: [Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-of-the-devils-the-athletic-fc-s-manchester-united-show-493567)
Published: 2026-04-20T15:56:01+00:00
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It's almost done, then. United defied a defensive *crisis at Stamford Bridge to keep their first clean sheet since February and Matheus Cunha delivered the killer blow to see off Chelsea... we don't even need to tell you who provided the assist. Ayden Heaven was, eventually, partnered by Noussair Mazraoui at centre half and, with Luke Shaw and the returning Diogo Dalot either side (and Kobbie in front), they looked fairly comfortable despite a slightly rocky start. Chelsea had the ball and the territory but losing Estevao was a blow and Alejandro Garnacho struggled in his place. All that matters in the end is that two more wins are needed to guarantee Champions League football next season, Bruno is on course for records and awards, and Michael Carrick has settled the nerves again. Good news from Old Trafford as well, where the U18s set up a Manchester derby FA Youth Cup final by beating Crystal Palace with a goal from JJ Gabriel and an extra-time winner from Chido Obi. *opinions may vary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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