FULHAM, May 17 — Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claimed unrealistic demands are placed on his side after a nervy 1-0 win over Manchester United pushed the Blues towards Champions League qualification yesterday.

Marc Cucurella headed in the only goal 20 minutes from time to lift Chelsea into the Premier League’s top four.

Victory at Nottingham Forest on the final day of the campaign on May 25 will guarantee at least a top-five finish that will see Chelsea return to the Champions League after a two-year absence.