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.

On ensuring they have a good end to the season: "It is very important [to get Champions League football]. Step by step, we are creating something special and now we only have two games left to achieve that something special.

Marc Cucurella has called on the Chelsea squad to "push hard" in the coming weeks as the Blues look to finish the 2024/25 season strongly. The left-back's second half header against Manchester United on Friday night secured all three points for Enzo Maresca's side.