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Premier League Sunday preview: Tuchel out to give United the Blues
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Matthew Hill
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Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge
Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's showdown with Manchester United tops the bill on a mouth-watering Premier League Sunday. 

Leicester host Arsenal at the King Power Stadium, while Tottenham and Liverpool will bid to avoid losing further ground on the top four when tackling Burnley and Sheffield United respectively. 

And with a key relegation clash kicking things off at Selhurst Park, there is plenty to look forward to. 

Crystal Palace vs Fulham (12pm, BBC One)

Fulham will look to continue their unlikely revival when making the short trip to Crystal Palace. 

The Cottagers have dragged themselves back from the brink in recent weeks, with their latest win over rock-bottom Sheffield United making it eight points from four outings. 

Yet with tricky clashes against Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City to come after this contest, a third win in four could prove essential if Scott Parker’s visitors are to keep the pressure on those above them. 

Palace have won their last three meetings with Fulham and arrive off the back of a last-gasp 2-1 win over rivals Brighton on Monday evening. 

The triumph was very much a smash-and-grab job as they mustered only three shots to Brighton's 25 — but the all-important three points edged Roy Hodgson’s men another step closer to safety. 

If they are to build on that win, the Eagles will again have to do so without star man Wilfired Zaha (hamstring), while the visitors are still missing skipper Tom Cairney (knee). 

Leicester vs Arsenal (12pm, BT Sport)

After their disappointing midweek Europa League exit, Leicester bid to bounce back against Arsenal at the King Power Stadium. 

Despite Thursday’s shock loss to Slavia Prague, the Foxes are enjoying another fine campaign domestically and remain firmly in the race for both a top-four finish and FA Cup glory. 

With six wins and only one defeat in nine league outings, Brendan Rodgers will hope that Jamie Vardy can add to his 11-goal top-flight haul against the Gunners and help his side secure a first league double over their opponents since 1973. 

Mikel Arteta has seen his side's improved league form checked with only one win in five games, but the midweek triumph against Benfica should provide the visitors with a timely morale boost. 

Yet the Gunners have lost their last three trips to Leicester and have received more red cards (two) than they have scored goals (one) in that period. 

Ayoze Perez (knee) and Wesley Fofana (hamstring) are out and James Maddison (hip) is doubtful for the home side, while Arsenal’s Thomas Partey could feature after climbing off the bench to make his return from injury on Thursday.

Tottenham vs Burnley (2pm, Sky Sports)

Tottenham can ease the pressure on under-fire boss Jose Mourinho when Burnley visit North London. 

Their comfortable midweek Europa League win over Austrian outfit Wolfsberger has done little to distract from five top-flight defeats in six outings — hugely reducing their chances of a top-six finish, let alone Champions League qualification

Yet this clash could provide the perfect tonic for the hosts because Burnley have only taken a solitary point from six dire Premier League trips to Spurs, including a 5-0 thumping last season.

The Clarets have calmed fears of relegation largely thanks to a four-game unbeaten streak, yet draws against lowly Fulham and West Brom have left boss Sean Dyche frustrated. 

A league-high 13 blanks have led to a reliance on stellar defensive performances from the Clarets this season, with another likely to be required to keep prolific Spurs duo Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son quiet.

Serge Aurier (calf) is in contention for the hosts and Burnley should have Ashley Barnes (thigh) back. 

Chelsea vs Manchester United (4.30pm, Sky Sports)

Thomas Tuchel’s rapidly improving Chelsea face another stern test of their credentials against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. 

The Blues stunned LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday evening, creating further buzz around the impact that Tuchel, 47, has made since replacing Frank Lampard in the dugout last month. 

Yet to taste defeat in the Premier League, the German (pictured above) will now look to address his new club’s recent troubles when hosting the Red Devils. 

United have won their last three trips to Chelsea in all competitions and have kept clean sheets in three straight league meetings, meaning they will arrive confident of extending their remarkable unbeaten top-flight away streak to 20 matches. 

Marcus Rashford will also be relishing another meeting with the Blues — his seven direct goal involvements in all competitions (five goals and two assists) are more than the 23-year-old has managed against any other side. 

Thiago Silva (muscle) is still sidelined for Chelsea, while the visitors must make late decisions on Scott McTominay (knock) and Edinson Cavani (muscle). 

Sheffield United vs Liverpool (7.15pm, Sky Sports) 

Two injury-ravaged underperformers meet in Sunday's finale as basement club Sheffield United host faltering Liverpool. 

Last week’s 1-0 loss at fellow strugglers Fulham appeared to be the final nail in the Blades’ coffin, all but ending slim hopes of a great escape from the relegation zone. 

Chris Wilder’s men continue to show plenty of character in a gruelling campaign but have frequently found themselves outclassed, losing a staggering 20 of their 25 league outings this term. 

But Liverpool's title defence is in tatters and Jurgen Klopp saw his troops suffer the ignominy of a rare Merseyside derby defeat to Everton last weekend, making it six defeats in nine league games — as many as they suffered in their previous 100. 

Bizarrely, all four of their away victories this season have come in London and the Reds have failed to win any of seven road trips away from the capital, which will give the hosts hope of inflicting more misery.

Lys Mousset (knock) is the only one of Wilder's injured players who could return, while Liverpool’s absentee list has grown longer with Jordan Henderson (groin) ruled out until April.

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