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David Byrom

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer offers verdict on Chelsea's top-four chances after Man Utd FA Cup defeat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United's defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup has damaged his side's confidence ahead of the final week of Premier League action.

Whilst the Blues advanced to the FA Cup final with a comfortable 3-1 win, there is still all to play for in the race for the top four.

Chelsea sit a point ahead of Leicester City and United in third, with Leicester having played a game more.

The Foxes' defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend has damaged their hopes but they still have to play United in the last game of the season.

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Solskjaer's side also have to face West Ham on Wednesday night.

Chelsea face Liverpool on Wednesday evening before facing Wolves knowing one win will be enough to secure them a top-four spot.

Speaking to the MEN, Solskjaer said he is keen to see a reaction from his side following the defeat to Chelsea.

"It's between us, Chelsea and Leicester, those last two positions," Solskjaer said.

"The more help we get from others, the better, of course.

"But if we do our job on Wednesday we will be in a good position before we go into the Leicester game.

"If we can win that one we can qualify.

"We've just got to regroup and go again against West Ham on Wednesday.

"We have to learn, we've got loads of things to learn as a team and this team is developing and took a knock today, confidence-wise.

"But let's see the reaction on Wednesday."

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