Chelsea Needs Seven Wins for Top Five

The Blues are three points behind Liverpool and six behind both Manchester United and Aston Villa in the race for the top five. This would be the second consecutive season Chelsea needs a late surge to qualify for Europe's premier competition after Enzo Maresca secured a top four finish last season.

Liam Rosenior faces immense pressure to deliver Champions League football, with a crucial match against Aston Villa on Wednesday night potentially determining their fate. Reece James and Cole Palmer are both fit to start against Villa as Chelsea looks to keep their qualification hopes alive.