MARC CUCURELLA was the hero as Chelsea kept their Champions League hopes alive and kicking.

The Spaniard found space in the box and headed home following brilliant work from .

Marc Cucurella scoring a goal for Chelsea.Marc Cucurella was the hero as he headed in Chelsea’s winnerHarry Maguire of Manchester United celebrating a goal.Harry Maguire found the net but his strike was ruled out for offsideBruno Fernandes of Manchester United looks frustrated during a soccer match.It was another frustrating evening for Manchester United

The captain had a chance to shoot but instead turned and spun excellently but chipping a cross to the backpost, where Cucurella was on hand to score his seventh goal of the season.

It provided a lifeline for Chelsea, who knew they needed to win to stay in the top four after beat Tottenham earlier in the night.

Harry Maguire thought he had put the visitors in front when he fired home with an emphatic finish, but it was chalked off for offside.

In a first half of few chances James came closest to scoring, unleashing a swerving drive from outside the box that smacked off the post.