Chelsea will prioritize a top-four finish in the Premier League ahead of winning the Europa League in order to secure qualification for the Champions League.

Maurizio Sarri had previously thought the Europa League might be Chelsea's better shot at qualification.

“I have a good feeling for this competition, and had one also while at Napoli, but, at the moment, we need to finish in the top four in the Premier League,” said Sarri “We want to play next season in the Champions League. Of course the Europa League is important – it’s a very important trophy. But we need to think about the Premier League. We want to get into the Champions League through the Premier League.”