The Blues secured third with a goalless draw in the Midlands, a result that proved enough due to Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at home to Everton. It means only Manchester City, the champions, and Liverpool end the campaign above us and Sarri reflected on the past nine months of work in his post-match press conference.

‘The season was very difficult for us but at the end we are happy,’ he admitted. ‘We were in trouble three months ago but we reacted very well.

‘We have finished in third position, we reached the target of the club to get back in the Champions League and we played a final against Manchester City in the League Cup after beating Liverpool and Tottenham, the two Champions League finalists.

‘Now we have to play a very important match in the Europa League final. Right now the season is very good but hopefully it can become wonderful.’



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