Chelsea can’t afford to permit Manchester United to drag additional forward of them within the Premier League desk. With Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis each anticipated to proceed profitable, Chelsea’s real looking battle is to stay above United and keep aggressive within the race for the highest 4.
Softfootball have gathered, Manchester Metropolis are broadly seen as having a stronger likelihood of ending within the high 4 than Chelsea, Manchester United, and even Liverpool. This makes Chelsea’s upcoming fixtures essential.
Chelsea at the moment sit fifth within the desk, with Liverpool in sixth and Manchester United occupying fourth place. To maintain stress on United, Chelsea should win their subsequent three matches – Wolves away, adopted by dwelling fixtures towards Leeds and Burnley. Securing all 9 factors from these video games is seen as important.
One problem for Chelsea is fixture congestion. Manchester United are enjoying only one match per week, giving their gamers extra restoration time. Chelsea, against this, are coping with health issues. Reece James missed the 1–0 defeat to Arsenal after failing to recuperate in time from his earlier match, whereas United gamers profit from longer relaxation durations between video games.
Chelsea’s attacking kind additionally raises issues. Garnacho and Gittens have but to be prolific since becoming a member of the membership and are anticipated to step up throughout this essential interval. Estavio Williams is at the moment coping with household points, however the membership will hope he can return and contribute as Chelsea push for max factors.
With Cole Palmer out of shape and Delap struggling to attain, Chelsea’s principal attacking hope at current rests on João Pedro as they intention to safe the 9 factors wanted to maintain their season on monitor.
