With Chelsea in a real battle to qualify for the Champions League, April is going to be such a huge month for Enzo Maresca’s men.
Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League table, but they have played one game more than Newcastle United, who are just two points behind them.
Fifth place should also ensure Champions League qualification this season, but there is no guarantee that the Blues finish there either.
Ultimately, with so many teams gunning for a spot in the top five right now, Chelsea need a successful month. With that in mind, here is what a perfect April could look like for Maresca.
Cole Palmer guides Chelsea to victory against Tottenham
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Chelsea begin their April with a London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Cole Palmer has returned to training after a small injury, so he should be available for the match. The attacking midfielder humiliated Spurs when Chelsea travelled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December.
Palmer scored a Panenka penalty that day as the Blues went on to win 4-3. Maresca will now be hoping that the England international can inspire his side to another victory over Ange Postecoglou’s men.
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Chelsea win all three of their London derbies
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Following their game against Tottenham, Chelsea have two more London derbies to play before April concludes.
The Blues travel to the Gtech Community Stadium to take on Brentford before another west London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Maresca’s men were able to beat Brentford 2-1 in the reverse fixture, with Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson scoring on the night, but they lost to Fulham by the same scoreline at the Bridge.
Chelsea get their revenge against Liam Delap and Ipswich
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Ipswich Town were also able to defeat Chelsea earlier in the season, winning 2-0 at Portman Road.
Liam Delap opened the scoring with a penalty after winning a very controversial spot-kick before former Chelsea player Omari Hutchinson doubled the home side’s lead.
Delap’s goal was controversial because, simply put, he dived to win his team the penalty. Filip Jorgensen, who was between the sticks that day and conceded the spot-kick, will not forget that.
Jorgensen and the Ipswich star could actually be teammates next season, with Delap a target for Chelsea.
All in all, get wins against Ipswich, Fulham, Brentford and Tottenham, and Maresca will be a very happy man going into May.