Sunday, May 5, 2019

Huddersfield vs Man UTD

                                 Huddersfield vs Manchester United:

Huddersfield vs Man UTD:Manchester United's hopes of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League hang by a thread as they visit Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Red Devils are three points behind fourth-place Chelsea with two games left and are one point adrift of Arsenal in fifth.

It's been a disappointing end to the campaign after the resurgence under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Huddersfield will play in the EFL Championship next season after collecting just 14 points this term.


Preview
Fortunes in football can violently swing back and forth, as Solskjaer has discovered at Old Trafford.

United were in dire straits when they dismissed Jose Mourinho as coach in mid-December.

The transformation under Solskjaer was instant, and one defeat in 17 games in all competitions was the type of form supporters could only dream of before Christmas.

However, the Red Devils have collapsed since March 6's win over Paris Saint-Germain, and their chances of finishing in the top four appear unlikely.

The team have lost seven of their past 10 games, and Solskjaer's men appear devoid of ideas and energy.

The United boss spoke to Sky Sports' Gary Neville about the challenges his team is facing after their 4-0 defeat away to Everton in April.

Huddersfield haven't got going this season, and manager Jan Siewert will consequently oversee a period of transition.

The former Borussia Dortmund reserve team coach has the chance to end the season on a high with a win against one of the biggest teams in the world.

The 36-year-old was appointed in January, but he has been unable to inject a winning mentality into the side. The Terriers have won once since he took charge and won only three games in the league this season, conceding 74 goals in the process.

Solskjaer would previously have eyed this fixture as a good opportunity to get United over the line into the Champions League.

However, if Chelsea defeat Watford at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, the Red Devils will know their hopes of a top-four finish are over.

Chelsea's superior goal difference provides them the cushion they could need on the final day of the season.

United have collected just seven points since the 2-0 loss at Arsenal on March 10, and the run-in can only be described as a failure.

The spotlight and pressure remain on Paul Pogba in the centre of the park, but United's biggest problem is their failing defence.

Solskjaer needs to strengthen over the summer. The United squad lacks the quality needed to challenge Manchester City and Liverpool for the biggest prize in England.