Manchester United’s FA Cup final win over Manchester City has relegated Chelsea to the Europa Conference League, leaving fans dismayed at their potential opponents. Chelsea, finishing sixth in the Premier League under the recently departed Mauricio Pochettino, initially hoped to qualify for the Europa League, a competition they won in 2013 and 2019.
However, United’s 2-1 victory at Wembley saw them clinch a Europa League spot, pushing fifth-place Spurs to sixth and Chelsea to seventh, resulting in a Europa Conference League berth. Newcastle, finishing seventh, will have no European football next season. The Conference League, now in its third season, features teams from diverse locations such as Lithuania, Georgia, and Kosovo, among others. Chelsea must navigate a two-legged tie in August to secure a place in the group stage.
Fans are left crossing their fingers for more convenient fixtures, with teams from Northern Ireland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland in the mix. Newcastle fans had mixed reactions to missing out on Europe, with some seeing it as an opportunity to focus on a top-four charge next season.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea
Chelsea is currently 7th in the Premier League with 57 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 18 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Chelsea won 2-1 against AFC Bournemouth.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 73 goals and conceding 61.
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