Chelsea vs Sheffield United prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Premier League match

Chelsea continue their late hunt for a European qualifying place in the Premier League standings as they visit relegation-threatened Sheffield United on Sunday.

Following their dramatic late comeback against Man United on Thursday, the Blues sat 10th in the league table entering the weekend, which in most seasons would be a signal to mail the final eight games of the year in. Yet this season that's not the case, as possibly five, six, or even seven clubs from the Premier League could reach the Champions League alone, meaning there would be the potential for clubs further down the table to reach the Europa League or Conference League.

Chelsea can still make up ground on West Ham and Man United above them, meaning they are still in the thick of the battle for Europe despite the season's narrative that they have little to play for the rest of the way.

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Meanwhile, Sheffield United are almost surely headed for the Championship, sitting last in the table on 15 points. While the Blades have looked improved in recent weeks, earning draws with Bournemouth and Fulham, the truth is it's far too little far too late, and mathematical confirmation of the drop could come sooner rather than later.

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This feels like a classic trap for Chelsea, who have taken one step forward and one step back all season long. The emotional win over Manchester United midweek will have sapped the Blues of fitness, something they've struggled with under Mauricio Pochettino, and in a match against Sheffield United which provides far less natural motivation than a rivalry game against the Red Devils, the