Chelsea held their nerve to beat Manchester United 1-0 and take another step towards Champions League qualification.
Victory on the final day against Nottingham Forest will see the Blues return to Europe’s top table, after Marc Cucurella’s second-half header proved enough against United.
Noni Madueke wasted a big chance to double the lead, meaning Chelsea had to come through some nervy late moments.
Here’s how Enzo Maresca’s side rated at Stamford Bridge...
Robert Sanchez 6
Got the crowd on his back with customary iffy pass but parried smartly from Amad Diallo late on.
So close to a brilliant opener when half-volley struck the post. Injury scare before half-time but able to carry on and produced wonderful bit of skill for the crucial assist.
Tosin Adarabioyo 7
Surprise pick ahead of Trevor Chalobah but comfortably won physical battle against Hojlund.
Levi Colwill 6
Covered well to keep Amad quiet.
Marc Cucurella 8
How many times is that now? Came up with a massive goal just as his side seemed to have run out of ideas.
Chelsea’s standout player. So powerful in the middle of the park. As his manager said on Thursday, deserves to be in the Champions League.
Enzo Fernandez 6
Aggressive as ever in midfield but quiet in terms of influence in possession.
Pedro Neto 6
Took a while to get into the game but emerged as the likeliest threat. Surprise he didn't get a run through the middle at some stage.
One sensational ball for Madueke opening but then faded. A change of boots at half-time failed to work the oracle. Booked.
Noni Madueke 5
Missed a superb early chance when steering over, then another that would have killed the game moments after Cucurella goal.
Tyrique George 5
Asked to lead the line on first league start but task was a thankless one against United’s back-three. Thought he’d won a penalty from Onana but overturned by VAR.
Substitutes
Romeo Lavia (George 81’) N/A
Malo Gusto (Neto 90’) N/A
Unused: Jorgensen, Bettinelli, Badiashile, Acheampong, Chalobah, Anselmino, Dewsbury-Hall
