Despite having returned to winning ways on Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 win over Leicester City, the Blues' confidence was dented by a 2-1 midweek loss to Southampton. Thomas Tuchel's side have now fallen to ninth in the Premier League, losing significant ground in the race for Champions League qualification.
However, the west Londoners have now welcomed Wesley Fofana to Stamford Bridge which could be a huge acquisition that ultimately unleashes Reece James in his desired position - right wing-back. But, after the Cobham graduate missed the Saints clash due to injury, Chelsea's injury record continues to prove to be an issue.
Any deadline day business is could prove to be the difference between top-four and Europa League football. So, while near on impossible to call after just matchday five, football.london compares the Blues' next five games with their rivals Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
