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United and Chelsea through to the last 16

Nov 24, 2021 08:26 By radiokerrysport
United and Chelsea through to the last 16
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Manchester United are into the last 16 of the Champions League.

With Michael Carrick in temporary charge, the Red Devils beat Villarreal 2-0 in Spain last night.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho got the goals.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked last Sunday and Carrick was thinking of him after the game.

Last years champions Chelsea are also into the knockout stage after they beat Juventus 4-0 at Stamford Bridge.

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Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Callum Hudson Odoi and Timo Werner were on target for the blues.

Manager Thomas Tuchel was thrilled with the effort.

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In the competition tonight, Mauricio Pochettino, who has been linked with the vacant role at Manchester United - leads his Paris Saint Germain side into battle against Manchester City.

However, he insists he's happy at the French club and fully focused on tonight's game.

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Manchester City know a positive result at home to Paris Saint-Germain this evening will secure their place in the last-16 of the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola's side are a point clear of the French club at the top of their group, despite losing 2-nil to them in September.

The City boss says getting to the knockout rounds is always a big achievement.

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Liverpool, who have already qualified, host Porto at Anfield.

Both of those games kick off at 8.

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