Interesting little tidbit in The Telegraph’s latest missive, which claims that the rewards for Champions League qualification would include an “around 20 per cent” pay rise across the board (or least for those players with this “Champions League participation” clause in their contract).

Cole Palmer's return to his brilliant best could be the defining moment in Chelsea's quest to reach Champions League, says chief football writer Phil McNulrt

Chelsea moved a step closer to Champions League qualification on Sunday by beating under-strength champions Liverpool 3-1 with a first-half strike from Enzo Fernandez, a ricocheted own-goal by Jarell Quansah and a Cole Palmer penalty.