Chelsea kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Manchester United, courtesy of Marc Cucurella's header. The victory lifted them to fourth in the Premier League, keeping qualification in their own hands. United, who are preparing for the Europa League final, suffered their 18th league defeat of the season and remain in 16th place.Chelsea’s win, combined with Aston Villa’s triumph over Spurs, saw both teams leapfrog Manchester City into the top five. Chelsea will secure a Champions League return if they defeat Nottingham Forest on the final day, and could also win a trophy, facing Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final.Cucurella expressed the team's ambitions, saying, “Now only two games left to achieve something special.” Despite United's bright start, Chelsea dominated, with Cucurella’s header proving the difference. United's efforts were thwarted by VAR and missed chances, while Chelsea's defense held firm to secure the crucial win.