LONDON - Mauricio Pochettino has pleaded for an end to “stupid rumours” over his Chelsea future after the Blues hauled themselves firmly into Europa League contention with their 2-0 win over Tottenham on April 2.

Victory at Stamford Bridge lifted the Argentine’s side to within three points of sixth-placed Manchester United, which could be a qualifying berth for Europe’s secondary competition, with the Conference League a more achievable target.