Extended HLs: Chelsea v. Man United Matchweek 37
Evans and Collyer back as Man United train ahead of Chelsea and Europa League final
Take a look at Manchester United's training session ahead of the league game against Chelsea and the upcoming Europa League final, with Jonny Evans and Toby Collyer returning from injury.
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