It may not have been how Thomas Tuchel expected to finish the season, but Chelsea have at least secured Champions League football again ahead of the upcoming final.
The Blues were beaten by Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League campaign, opening a door for Leicester to swoop in and snatch their top four spot.
But the Foxes' failure to overcome Tottenham at home ensured Chelsea will be in the competition regardless of the result of the clash with Man City, releasing some of the pressure.
Perhaps more importantly, qualification has also given Chelsea's recruitment department the green light to start planning their summer transfer strategy as they target new signings for next term.
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