Premier League: Chelsea, Liverpool Seal Champions League Qualification on Last Day of The Season

- Chelsea and Liverpool had to wait until the last day of the season to confirm their Champions League qualification

- The Blues had to rely on Leicester's defeat to Tottenham to book their place in the European elite competition

- Sadio Made was Liverpool's match hero as he scored a stunning brace against Crystal Palace to fire the Reds to a third-place finish

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Chelsea had to rely on Tottenham Hotspur for them to qualify for next season's Champions League on the last day of the 2020/21 season.

The Blues needed at least a win against Aston Villa in their last fixture of the campaign or at least for Leicester City to falter against Spurs.

With both Man City and Man United earning the top two slots, Chelsea, Leicester, and Liverpool were left to fight it out for a place in the top four.

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And it was the west Londoners and the Reds who finally earned a berth in the lucrative elite group, with the latter securing a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Sadio Mane was the man of the moment during the vital clash, with the Senegalese scoring both goals in either half to inspire the Merseysiders to victory.

The ex-Southampton star broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, tapping in from close range to put the Reds ahead.

He went on to complete his brace of the evening In the 74th minute to send Jürgen Klopp's men to third on the log with 69 points.

Leicester had to settle for a place in fifth with 67 points, on level with Chelsea who finished fourth.

The Foxes would have themselves to blame after surrendering a 2-1 advantage to allow Spurs to spring a comeback to win 3-2 at the King Power Stadium.

Chelsea, on the other hand, lost 2-1 at Villa Park but rode on pure luck to the top four.

Bertrand Traore and Anwar El-Ghaiz were both on target for Dean Smith's men, with Ben Chilwell scoring the visitors' consolation.

The Stamford Bridge dwellers will now shift their focus to their upcoming Champions League final against rivals Man City set for Saturday, May 29.

Having lost the FA Cup title to Leicester, Thomas Tuchel will be desperate to cart home the European title to crown his otherwise impressive start to life at Stamford Bridge.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed his No.1 target is to manage the Blues at one time in his coaching career.

Terry is attached with Aston Villa as the assistant manager to current boss, Dean Smith.

However, the 40-year-old has cast his sights beyond his job at Villa Park, detailing his long-term desire to take charge at Stamford Bridge.