Midfield general: Moises Caicedo shone for Chelsea in another strong display
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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.
Reece James 8
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 full-backs delivered the winning moment
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Moises Caicedo 8
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.
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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.
Cole Palmer 6
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