The race for Europe: Will Fulham reach the Champions League?
Just in December, Chelsea was mentioned as the Challenger Challenger. Manager Enzo Maresca quickly refuted such a speech after a post-Christmas downturn, which led them to withdraw from the Champions League. However, back-to-back league wins suggest they may find form again at the right time.
Key Fixtures: If Chelsea is going to make the top five, they do win it given its remaining fixtures. They go arsenal On Sunday, hosting competitors Tottenham Before the tricky game Brentford and Fulham In April.
They faced it in May Liverpool and Manchester United At Stamford Bridge Newcastlebefore that might be crucial to travel Nottingham Forest On the last day.
Phil McNulty’s prediction: fifth
Once touted as a championship contender, the form has dropped, but Maresca still has a lot of quality for him to use. Cole Palmer is the symbol of the glory.
The soccer style Maresca has studied hasn’t completely beat the Stamford Bridge, and the fixtures list is tough, but they should have enough ability to finish fifth and can win the Champions League next season.
Opta’s predictions: The top five chances are 54.5%
Fans’ vision
John: We will be eligible for the Champions League as major players including Nico Jackson will be back with injuries, Cole Palmer will find his form, and Enzo Maresca will relax his system and let these guys work the way they want.
Fahai: Our remaining 10 fixtures should result in 19-21 points, and overall 68-70 points. I think 65 people are enough to finish fifth.
Matthew: Chelsea will qualify for the Champions League, but because everyone else’s format is also sketchy, and the failure of others to score will make us ranked in the top five by default.
