Let’s be honest here, outside of their own fans, nobody really wants Chelsea – a team pumped up on Oligarch cash – to win the league, do they?
That’s why – despite playing relegation candidates Middlesborough and Sunderland in two of their last three games – their run-in will always be a tricky one. Teams simply want to beat Chelsea.
Almost certainly though, their toughest two remaining games come in April. On 5th they face Manchester City at home, and on April 16th it’s Manchester United away. The two Manchester giants have everything to gain by beating Chelsea and right now the Blues can’t afford to lose any more valuable points.
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Both Manchester teams are still chasing those all-important Champions League spots – right now United are in fifth, chasing City, who are chasing Liverpool in third – and while it doesn’t look like United will overhaul their neighbours, they do have one x-factor.
Namely one Jose Mourinho, whose previous run at Chelsea ended under a black cloud. You can almost guarantee that he’ll want nothing more than to put a dent in his old club’s title hopes, and a Chelsea loss would certainly do that.
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Scott Newman
Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.
Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.
Scott’s work has been previously reshared by the former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. He uses credible sources, such as the UFC’s official website, during the writing process.
His dedication to MMA writing won him the Feature Writer of the Month award for Sportskeeda in November 2021.
Outside of work, Scott likes to go to the gym, walk his dog, and travel.
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