Lavia played 67 minutes at the base of Maresca’s midfield at Stamford Bridge in his first Chelsea start since January.

A dip in energy levels is understandable if a game is played in searing heat. But for Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, the scorching temperature of 20 degrees Celsius was evidently warm enough for him

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day about the vital win: "It is important to take things game-by-game and control the emotions. At the end of the season, we will see."