Manchester United have a big clash against Chelsea in the Premier League, but as crucial as their trip to Stamford Bridge this Friday might be, most fans have their eyes firmly set on the UEFA Europa

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 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 track.

Chelsea could qualify for both the Champions League and the Europa League for next season and decline to play in the former thanks to a special UEFA clause.

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)

Favourites Chelsea, fielding a second-string team, cantered into the Europa Conference League final with a regulation 1-0 second-leg win over Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday for a 5-1 aggregate victory.

Chelsea rested its regular starters and still comfortably advanced to the Conference League final by beating Djurgården 1-0 in their semifinal second leg.

Enzo Maresca is under pressure to deliver Champions League qualification for Chelsea and failure to do so could force the Blues into a difficult decision.