Chelsea have won three of their last five league matches, recording one draw and one defeat in the process.
In those five games, Chelsea beaten two of the Big Six sides – as Frank Lampard’s side got massive away victories against Tottenham and Arsenal.
The Blues boss will have been pleased with his team’s performance in the 3-0 victory over Burnley over the weekend, and Lampard must be bracing his players up for the upcoming run of games in a quest to finish the season in the top four.
Chelsea’s next game is away to Newcastle at the St James Park on Saturday, January 18th. The Blues will then host Arsenal three days afterwards at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
Chelsea’s next Premier League after Arsenal is away to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on February 1, and this game comes up after our FA Cup fourth round tie against Hull City.
Stamford Bridge will then host two top sides in Manchester United and Tottenham on 17th and 22nd of February respectively.
Chelsea will meet three of the Big Six in the next run of games, and also Leicester City who currently occupy third position. A good result in these games can help seal Chelsea’s top four status this season.