Chelsea host Manchester United in their final home Premier League game of the 2024/25 season as they look to keep their Champions League qualification hopes on

Los Blancos are in the heart of a defensive rebuild, with Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving as a free agent and several centre backs being eyed, such as Arsenal star William Saliba and Huijsen. As a result, an offer for the ageing Rudiger could prompt a tough decision for incoming manager Xabi Alonso.

Chelsea could have the choice of which European competition they’ll play in next season. As things stand, the Blues are on course to qualify for the Champions League. They sit fifth in the Premier League table with two games remaining and have, according to Opta, a 56.3% chance of sealing a return to Europe’s premier club competition.

Chelsea could be offered a unique option should they qualify for the Champions League and also defeat Real Betis in the final of the UEFA Conference League this month

A BONKERS rule means Chelsea could CHOOSE between playing in the Champions League or the Europa League next season. The Blues will have free reign if they win the Europa Conference League (UEL)

While he's still some way off Aston Villa's all-time top scorer Billy Walker - who netted 244 goals between 1920 and 1934 - Ollie Watkins has now become the club's record Premier League goalscorer, with 75 goals in 182 league appearances.

Chelsea are set to be welcomed out onto the pitch at Stamford Bridge against Manchester United with a special display by the club's supporters as they look to boost their Champions League.