Emma Hayes takes emotion out of Chelsea farewell with title up for grabs
Manager determined to depart on a high while Manchester City aim to spoil leaving party on what could be a dramatic final day
Emma Hayes is not having to work hard to keep emotions in check as she prepares for her final game as Chelsea manager – Saturday’s mouthwatering match-up with Manchester United at Old Trafford – because she is used to doing it.
The last drive into work, the last coaching session, the final away trip with the team, watching her family mourn the end of her working relationship with Chelsea as much as she does – there is time to take in the poignancy of these moments properly later.
