Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists they can handle missing out on a top four this season.
Just one more win is required to guarantee a Champions League place in the three-club battle that also involves Manchester United and Leicester, who meet on the final day.
Lampard said: "I understand the black and white judgement of the outside world and the Chelsea fans about it because it's a clear objective to get into the Champions League.
"We weren't really in too many people's top fours at the start of the season. We've forced ourselves in there. I desperately hope we get there. But for me it shouldn't put this club off its stride much because there were a lot of testing moments this year. We've shown intentions of moving in the right direction.
"I hope I'm showing that in the way I'm working with the players and I think the players are showing that with performances like Sunday [the FA Cup semi-final win against Manchester United].
"I get that it's black and white on the outside. I don't think it should be on the inside."