By Victor Kanayo
With one match apiece for all 20 Premier League clubs before this season signs off, Chelsea are occupying sixth position, while rivals Manchester United are currently romancing ninth position on the log.
With the Blues current position, the London side are mostly guaranteed a placement at the European competition, with a possible Europa should Tottenham lose their last game of the season and Chelsea eventually win.
Certainly, the final season duel will go down the wire with the last relegated sides set to be confirmed at the weekend.
On Wednesday night, Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion in their Premier League game at the American Express Stadium.
Same night, the Red Devils edged Newcastle 3-2 in a five-goal thriller.
Goals from Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku gave the Blues a thrilling win in the push to secure Europa League qualification for next season.
No doubt, the United side are ending the season in pains after they somewhat started better.
In recent times, injuries have plagued the club with some of the key players on the sideline.
On the other hand, Chelsea have improved lately as the club which suffered down time last season and earlier this term went unbeaten with four games, first time since 2022.
Heritage Times HT reports that the overall winners of the league will also be decided on Sunday between Manchester City and Arsenal with City on advantage.