Updates and analysis as the race to to qualify for next season's Champions League reaches an exciting climax on Sunday

The best message for the players (and indeed for manager Enzo Maresca) is simply to try and play free. It won't be easy in a high pressure environment against a team who will give everything, but Chelsea just have to rely on their superior quality to get the job done. If they get tense and defensive, it will only play into the opposition's hands.

Chelsea’s race for the Champions League concludes this coming Sunday, and Opta have forecast the final league games.This news comes after Chelsea got a vital three points on Friday night against