CHELSEA have BEATEN Manchester United as they take a HUGE step towards the Champions League.
Marc Cucurella scored the only goal of a close game to move Chelsea within touching distance of the Champions League next season.
Harry Maguire thought he had given Man Utd the lead in London, but his strike was ruled out for offside.
Chelsea then had their own VAR drama, as Andre Onana appeared to catch Tyrique George, but the VAR ruled out the spot kick.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa also took a huge step towards the Champions League, beating Tottenham.
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Enzo the deceiver keeps going
Earlier in the season, many deluded pundits were talking about Chelsea as title contenders.
That has proved to be nothing more than flights of fantasy.
The Blues would be living above their station to even be in the Champions League next season but many teams are looking to pip them to that reward still.
Credit: Getty All hope rests in Bilbao
What has been a dreadful season for the Red Devils domestically, all now rests on the Europa League final.
It will be interesting to see how the board reacts to a potential defeat against Tottenham.
Amorim has been breaking some unwanted records in his first season and without victory in midweek, does not have much to defend his position with the owners.
Mo’ money, mo’ problems
Since taking over the club, Todd Boely has spent more than the US black ops budget in West London.
Despite that, they look no closer to resolving their problems.
With players on contracts longer than the lease at Stamford Bridge, this looks like a project that could run longer than the ‘war on terror’.
The winner takes it all
Everything may seem rosey in West London this evening but it is just papering over the cracks.
Chelsea are a long way from being challengers for major honours.
This side looks disjointed and has too many egos to gel.
That is the headache for Maresca with a board who have not shown much patience in the past.
Future not looking so bright
Despite having a Europa League final to look forward to, that really masks the problems at Old Trafford.
Defeat at Stamford Bridge this evening was the the 18th loss of the campaign for Man Utd.
Ruben Amorim is not taking to life at Old Trafford like a duck to water and may be looking over his shoulder in the not too distant future.
Credit: Alamy Massive crunch match lies ahead
Chelsea go into their last game of the campaign travelling to Nottingam Forest.
If their rivals win this weekend it could set up a winner takes all showdown.
Forest are well out of the top five currently but victory over The Blues could see them leapfrog their counterparts.
Blues celebrate vital win
Maresca’s side celebrated three points at Stamford Bridge.
This was an important win for The Blues in their European ambitions.
They know their fate is in their own hands now.
Credit: Getty Credit: Getty Chelsea possession pays dividends
Despite Man Utd creating the most chances in the first half, The Blues managed to secure the win.
Chelsea had lots of possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances.
Finally Cucurella managed to grab the goal they had craved.
Blues keep European dream alive
After securing all three points against the Red Devils, Chelsea moved up to fourth in the table.
It was integral for them to secure victory with Aston Villa beating Tottenham this evening.
Ennzo Maresca’s side still have their own fate in their own hands heading into the last game of the season.
Rasmus no-goals strikes again
Man Utd have a lot of issues to address this summer.
One of the main issues is their lack of goals.
While many people say that Hojlund is only young and will prosper, there is a valid reason for his poor return.
If you spend no time in the box, you are not likely to score.
Cucurella seals vital win
Without a striker, Chelsea struggled to have a focal point in the box.
They struggled to create clear-cut chances against Man Utd.
It took a defender to find the winner as Cucurella arrived in the box to head home James’ cross to break the deadlock.
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A big win for Enzo Maresca’s side.
They need that for their top five spot.
Another defeat for the Red Devils.
FT: Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
The referee brings the game to a close.
Chelsea have the three points they craved.
Massive win for The Blues.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
90+6. Man Utd try to get on the attack but the move breaks down.
Chelsea look to break with pace but but lose the ball.
Wasted chance from the hosts.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
90+4. Heaven is booked for poor challenge.
His first touch saw the ball get away from him and he followed through onto the knee of Gusto.
The players and fans wanted to see red card for that one.
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Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
90+2. Maguire tries to spray out wide to Dorgu.
It goes straight out for a Chelsea throw in, much to the delight of the home fans.
Last chance saloon for the visitors now.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
90. Handbags from the two teams after the foul.
Some pushing and shoving before the referee gets involved.
Neto is coming off for the hosts, replaced by Gusto.
We are going to have seven added minutes.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
88. Palmer goes down in a heap on the floor.
A free-kick is awarded to the hosts.
Keeping Man Utd pinned into their own half is all that matters now.
Uguarte is shown a yellow card for a challenge on Cucurella.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
86. It is all about game management now for the hosts.
They have their lead and need to hold onto it.
Three points is all that matters in this match.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
84. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the stands the this evening.
Probably trying to work out how to cut costs at the club even more.
Chelsea are putting them on the back foot currently.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
82. Chelsea look the more likely to grab the next goal.
There seems no drive from the visitors to get something from this game.
This has been the problem with this team for far too long.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
80. George is coming off for Chelsea.
Fernandes and Shaw are replaced for the visitors.
Mainoo and Heaven replace the Man Utd players.
Credit: Getty Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
78. Man Utd have to chase the game now.
This will see how much fight they have in them.
Amad cuts in from the flank and unleashes a shot but Sanchez beats it away for a corner.
Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd
76. Dorgu is penalised for a foul out wide on Neto.
The Man Utd player is not happy with the decision.
How he has not been shown a yellow card by now is mental.
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74. The Chelsea fans are making themselves heard now.
Suddenly the away end has gone deathly silent.
They should be used to going behind in games this season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
