Overview
- Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has emphasized the importance of treating the final three Premier League matches as 'finals' to secure a top-five finish and Champions League qualification.
- Newcastle, level with Chelsea on 63 points and goal difference, are focusing on their home advantage at St James' Park to edge closer to a top-five spot.
- Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is prioritizing the Europa League final against Tottenham on May 21, managing player workload at the expense of Premier League form.
- Chelsea aim to balance squad rotation while preparing for both their league run-in and the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis on May 28.
- The Champions League qualification stakes are critical for all three clubs, with financial rewards and transfer market leverage hanging in the balance.