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.

Tonali and Guimaraes give Newcastle a big victory against 10-man Chelsea, as their Champions League dreams are on track.

Chelsea were a joy to watch before Maresca’s philosophy was properly embedded as Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and others flourished in something approaching a ‘we’ll score more than you’ attitude to the game. But they’ve been a hard watch since Christmas.