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Man Utd Team News: Van Gaal confirms four players are out of Chelsea clash on Sunday
PHIL JONES is close to returning to action after training with the Manchester United squad today.
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However Louis van Gaal is still without Bastian Schweinsteiger, Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia.
Shaw and and Valencia have stepped up their returns but no date has been set for their comebacks.
United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Louis van Gaal tells #MUTV Phil Jones is closer to a return after training today. Bastian Schweinsteiger is still out. #mufc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 5, 2016
The boss adds that Marcos Rojo is doing well but can't train yet, while Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia are also progressing. #mufc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 5, 2016
The Blues are unbeaten in 10 games since Jose Mourinho was sacked are still in the bottom half.
Wednesday's draw with Watford means they are 12 points behind United with 14 games to go.
United are fifth, five points off Arsenal in fourth.
Chelsea are without Loic Remy and Radamel Falcao for Sunday with new striker Alexandre Pato still being assessed.
Louis van Gaal remains without four players but Phil Jones could return for Chelsea
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