Liverpool apart, the occupants of England’s five Champions League spots are still unknown; four will go to the remainder of the top five, while Manchester United and Tottenham’s Europa League final will add a surprising sheen to one of those sides’ worst seasons in recent history.

Chelsea supporters are also responding to him in a more positive manner that last season when they heavily booed him on his return. However, there are still smatterings of boos when he touches the ball.