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Let's get ready to rumble! Chelsea avoid top four knockout as Giroud lands a blow on Liverpool

The Blues kept the battle for Champions League football interesting with a crucial victory against Jurgen Klopp's men on Sunday

Legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer introduced Chelsea’s must-win match against Liverpool with his famous "Let's get ready to rumble!" catchphrase - and it seemed to rouse some new fight into the Blues as they defeated Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

It was Olivier Giroud who delivered the sucker-punch, heading home in the 32nd minute against the run of play to keep Chelsea’s slim hopes of making it into the top four alive.

Chelsea have fallen short of expectations all season but they may still be able to sneak into the Champions League if they win their remaining two matches and either Tottenham lose one of theirs or Liverpool slip up at home to Brighton.