Manchester United star Nemanja Matic has suggested that he wants Chelsea to beat Tottenham to fourth this season.
The 29-year-old won the Premier League title with the Blues in 2015 and 2017 but asked to leave after becoming unsettled at the club.
Matic became aware that Tiemoue Bakayoko was being lined up as his long-term replacement and subsequently sealed a £40m move to Manchester United.
The Serbia international impressed in Sunday's 2-1 win over his former club and revealed afterwards his performance was inspired by an extra dose of motivation.
The defeat left Chelsea two points outside the top four in the race for the top four, but Matic took no joy in denting their Champions League hopes.
When pressed on whether he hopes his old club overtake Spurs, he added: "I wish Chelsea all the best. I can only say that."
