Chelsea’s Champions League hopes don’t solely rely on claiming a top-five Premier League finish, but the Blues’ wretched run of form means they’re also at risk on missing out on the back door route.
Finishing sixth would be enough to qualify for Europe’s premier club competition next season should Aston Villa end up finishing fifth and winning the Europa League. However, a four-game losing run without scoring a goal means Chelsea are now checking over their shoulders rather than looking ahead.
