Chelsea are starting to feel the pressure in the race for Champions League qualification, with Liam Rosenior needing a turnaround in results quickly.
No wins in their last three Premier League games, including matches where they led against Leeds and Burnley, have seen the Blues drop out of the top five for now.
Almost-relegated Wolves have been doing their best to help Chelsea with recent wins over Aston Villa and Liverpool, although so far the Blues haven’t been able to capitalise.
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Chelsea targeting seven wins in last 10 Premier League games this season
Rosenior has his first chance to address this tonight when they make the trip to Villa, kicking off their last 10 Premier League games of the season.
There are a number of tough matches to come for the Blues, however according to The Telegraph, those at the club are saying they need seven wins from their remaining 10 games this season to qualify for the Champions League.
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Having all their squad fit and firing is going to be crucial, and the return to the pitch of Romeo Lavia at the weekend is a major boost to their midfield depth.
A number of injury concerns look set to be easing at the club too. The boss delivered positive updates on Marc Cucurella and Estevao Willian, with the Spaniard in contention to start against Villa.
Chelsea can take great confidence from their strong end to last season which rescued a fourth-placed finish and qualification for this season’s competition.
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Chelsea’s last 10 Premier League games this season
After facing Aston Villa, the Blues will face tricky tests against Newcastle and Everton just days after crucial Champions League games against PSG.
April sees back-to-back home games against Manchester City and Manchester United, before the month is closed out with a trip to Brighton.
Following that, it’ll be Nottingham Forest at home, before a potentially huge clash with Liverpool at Anfield. The season ends with games against Tottenham and Sunderland.
If Chelsea are looking for seven wins, it means they will need to beat at least one of the sides currently in the top five, and a turnaround in fortunes that looks extremely unlikely at this stage.
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