Chelsea continued their successful streak within the catch-up recreation in Brighton and maintained their probability of participating within the Europa League. Manchester United stated goodbye to Newcastle of their ultimate dwelling recreation of the season with a 3-2 win.
Chelsea FC scored an necessary 2-1 win at Brighton and Hove Albion within the catch-up recreation on Wednesday night (May 15, 2024) and climbed to sixth place after their fourth win in a row. The “Blues” benefited from Newcastle United’s 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford at Manchester United.
Shooting star Cole Palmer (thirty fourth) and former Leipzig participant Christopher Nkunku (sixty fourth) scored for the Londoners. Brighton for the German European Championship participant Pascal Groß gave Chelsea a tricky combat, however solely managed to attain the subsequent aim in added time by way of Danny Welbeck (ninetieth + 7). In the ultimate part, Chelsea’s Reece James was proven a pink card for kicking (88′).
Tottenham now inside placing distance
Sixth place would not less than entitle you to participate within the qualification for the Conference League. But Chelsea nonetheless has an opportunity of constructing it into the Europa League: fifth-placed Tottenham are three factors forward of the “Blues” earlier than the final matchday, who in flip have the higher aim distinction.
One level is sufficient for the Spurs on Sunday to safe the necessary fifth place – they may lastly play on the backside workforce, Sheffield United.
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United draw degree with Newcastle
Manchester United stated goodbye to the followers at Old Trafford of their ultimate dwelling recreation of the season with a 3-2 win in opposition to Newcastle. Thanks to their success, United drew degree on factors with seventh-placed Newcastle, however has a considerably worse aim distinction.
The direct path to European competitors for United is thru the FA Cup ultimate in opposition to metropolis rivals City; in the event that they win the cup, they’d be certified for the Europa League.