As the first international break of 2025 draws to a close, attention now shifts to club football with Chelsea gearing up for a crucial couple of months.
Enzo Maresca's side are battling to secure Champions League football for next season, while also having a UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final clash to think about. Once the season concludes, they will be jetting off to the USA for the FIFA Club World Cup.
Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League standings and are among the favourites to finish in the top four or five. With nine league matches to go, every game is a must-win with the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle United and Aston Villa breathing down their necks.
Here, football.london takes a look at Chelsea's upcoming Premier League fixtures compared to their top four-chasing rivals...
Chelsea's next five Premier League fixtures
April 3 vs Tottenham (H) at 8pm - Premier League
April 6 vs Brentford (A) at 2pm - Premier League
April 13 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 2pm - Premier League
April 20 vs Fulham (A) at 2pm - Premier League
April 26 vs Everton (H) at 12.30pm - Premier League
Manchester City's next five Premier League fixtures
April 2 vs Leicester City (H) at 7.45pm - Premier League
April 6 vs Manchester United (A) at 4.30pm - Premier League
April 12 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 12.30pm - Premier League
April 19 vs Everton (A) at 3pm - Premier League
April 28 vs Aston Villa (H) at 8pm - Premier League
Nottingham Forest's next five Premier League fixtures
April 1 vs Manchester United (H) at 8pm - Premier League
April 5 vs Aston Villa (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League
April 12 vs Everton (H) at 3pm - Premier League
April 21 vs Tottenham (A) at 8pm - Premier League
April 26 vs Brentford (H) at 3pm - Premier League
Newcastle's next five Premier League fixtures
April 2 vs Brentford (H) at 7.45pm - Premier League
April 7 vs Leicester City (A) at 8pm - Premier League
April 13 vs Manchester United (H) at 4.30pm - Premier League
April 16 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 7.30pm - Premier League
April 19 vs Aston Villa (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League
Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures
April 1 vs Fulham (H) at 7.45pm - Premier League
April 5 vs Everton (A) at 12.30pm - Premier League
April 12 vs Brentford (H) at 5.30pm - Premier League
April 20 vs Ipswich Town (A) at 2pm - Premier League
April 26 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 5.30pm - Premier League
Aston Villa's next five Premier League fixtures
April 2 vs Brighton (A) at 7.45pm - Premier League
April 5 vs Nottingham Forest (H) at 5.30pm - Premier League
April 12 vs Southampton (A) at 3pm - Premier League
April 19 vs Newcastle (H) at 5.30pm - Premier League
April 28 vs Manchester City (A) at 8pm - Premier League
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Chelsea flag prior the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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