Marc Cucurella sees off Manchester United to keep Chelsea in hunt for Champions League spot

Cucurella’s 71st minute header was enough to settle a disappointing game.

Chelsea's Marc Cucurella celebrates scoring the winner. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Chelsea 1 Manchester United 0

MARC Cucurella’s fifth league goal of the season gave Chelsea’s hopes of securing a top five finish and a place in next season’s Champions League a major boost as Enzo Maresca’s side responded to Aston Villa’s victory earlier in the evening with the win that moved them up to fourth place.