Without the suspended Nicolas Jackson and struggling to find a way through Manchester United’s three-man defence, left-back Cucurella came to the rescue again – just as he did against Leicester City in March – to put his team on the brink of Champions League qualification.

Chelsea stayed in the hunt for a Champions League place next season with a nervy 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Friday, courtesy of a goal from defender Marc Cucurella. The Spaniard headed home from close range,

Reece James said Chelsea belong in the UEFA Champions League following their 1-0 win over Manchester United on Friday, which moved the Blues into fourth spot in the table. Right-back James was influential against Man Utd, spinning past Alejandro Garnacho to assist Marc Cucurella 's second-half winner.