United are presently fifth in the table, four points off Manchester City and with a game in hand, but could also secure a Champions League slot if they win the Europa League.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will hope no mishap befalls central defenders Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo after announcing on Friday both Chris Smalling and Phil Jones will be out till "mid-May".
Mourinho took issue with Conte's behaviour during the closing stages of Chelsea's 4-0 win over the Red devils in October, while the Italian was angered by Man United's physical treatment of Eden Hazard during their FA Cup quarter-final clash last month.
"We don't know who is going to be at United again next season and that may depend on whether they finish in the top four".
"But I'm sure United's players know this situation".
Previewing the NBA Playoff clash between the LA Clippers and Utah Jazz
Additionally, as players have missed games here and there, Utah has been forced to shuffle its lineups around frequently. Utah eliminated the Denver Nuggets in six games in the first round in 2010 before getting swept by the Lakers.
"Obviously they are ahead of us, they're playing for the title and, for them, it's important to win this game, for us as well, because we're playing for the top four as well, so it's going to be a game that's really important for each team".
However, a defeat on Sunday in the North West could certainly spell trouble for Conte's side, with Spurs taking on Bournemouth later today at White Hart Lane - a game they will be expecting to win.
Mourinho brought Costa to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid in 2014 and the Spain global repaid that faith by firing the Blues to the Premier League crown in his first season in England's top flight.
Costa touched on the troubles Chelsea endured last season but failed to go into any detail, simply saying "these things happen".
Paul Pogba will come up against his former Juventus manager Conte, whilst Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be looking to add to his tally of 17 league goals this season.
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