With Manchester United's 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace this morning, Chelsea officially overtook Manchester United in the top of the table after the 36th round of the Premier League, and the goal difference is also huge, and we are very hopeful of participating in next season's Europa League.
Earlier in the round, Chelsea swept West Ham United 5-0 at home thanks to a double from Jackson to move up the rankings, and this morning, Manchester United had just two shots on target from Crystal Palace before losing 4-0.
With the same rounds played, Chelsea are now in seventh and Manchester United eighth. At present, the Blues have 15 wins, 9 draws and 11 losses in 35 rounds, and the Red Devils have 16 wins, 6 draws and 13 losses in 35 rounds, and the two teams are tied on 54 points.
Manchester United's massive defeat this morning brought them back to minus on goal difference, scoring 52 goals and conceding 55, with a goal difference of -3, while Chelsea scored 70 goals and conceded 59 goals with a goal difference of 11. With the same number of points, Chelsea are currently two points clear of sixth-placed Newcastle and six points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham.
According to the rules, the winner of the FA Cup will receive a Europa League place, which will be postponed if they have already been won through the league. This season's FA Cup final is Manchester City vs Manchester United, and if Manchester City win the title, then sixth place in the league will qualify for next season's Europa League, which is significant and hopefully for the Blues today.
Manchester United's remaining league opponents: Arsenal, Newcastle, Brighton
Chelsea's remaining league opponents: Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Bournemouth
Newcastle's remaining league opponents: Brighton, Manchester United, Brentford