Manchester United vs Chelsea: 3 Key Talking Points

#2 Both Chelsea and Manchester United don't seem worthy of qualifying for UCL

Manchester United v Chelsea FC - Premier League

Despite both squads being loaded with star names like Eden Hazard, Gonzalo Higuain, Paul Pogba and David de Gea, it is a pity to see both Chelsea and Manchester United battling for the top four and not for titles. Gone are those times when the meetings between two of England's most successful clubs decided who was going to win the title rather than decide who qualifies for the Champions League.

Chelsea's lacklustre attack and United's shambolic defence have led both the clubs down a path which they have never treaded on before. The quality possessed by teams like Barcelona, Ajax, Juventus, Liverpool and the rest is an indication that both English clubs have a long way to go before they dream of domestic and European success again.

Their constant need or desire to stick with methods that have proven to be successful in the past rather than adapt to current times has led to a drop-off and would lead to worse consequences if not rectified soon. United have the chance to do exactly that once the transfer window opens as they can weed out the players who lack the qualifications to wear the badge while bringing in quality players who would make an instant impact.

Chelsea, on the other hand, have to improve their current squad without being able to bring in quality players as the ruling on the transfer ban drags on and looms over their head. Adversity is something which can either bring the best or worst out of human beings, and it is going to be interesting to watch how both clubs wade through these tough periods.