Pedro warns Chelsea not to underestimate struggling Man Utd in ‘cup final’
The Blues winger is taking nothing for granted as his side prepare for crunch clash at Old Trafford
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PEDRO has urged Chelsea not to underestimate Manchester United, labelling the clash as a "cup final".
United will be desperate to get back to winning ways after back-to-back defeats against Everton and Manchester City respectively dented their top four hopes.
The Blues harbour their own Champions League aspirations and missed a chance to open a gap between them and Arsenal when they drew at home to Burnley on Monday.
Maurizio Sarri's men can of course enter Europe's elite competition via the back door if they win the Europa League.
But Pedro is in no doubt about the importance of Sunday's clash against United at Old Trafford on Sunday (4.30).
CUP FINAL
The Spaniard, 31, said: "It is like a final for us.
"It is so important to reach the top four. We need to win in Manchester but we know it is difficult to play there.
"They have very good players and are a very good team.
"Maybe they are not in a very good moment, or in very good form, but we need to fight together to win this game.
"It was a very good opportunity for us to get these three points at home but we could only draw against Burnley."
HUDSON-ODOI CHANCE
Pedro has revealed he is hoping team-mate Callum Hudson-Odoi make a speedy recovery.
But he is hoping he can impress Sarri and be given a rare start against the Red Devils.
He added: "It is a pity for us [Hudson-Odoi's injury].
"He is a very good young player for us and is important for us.
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"I can only hope that he gets well as soon as possible. Now we have to continue without him until the end in these five games.
";I feel good. I might not start on Sunday but the result is the most important thing.
"I am so focused on this game. I want to win - it is the only possible result for us."
