The Premier League season is approaching its tensest stage with the title, top four and relegation all still to be decided. But Chelsea fans can relax with their side largely existing outside of the chaos this time around.
While Thomas Tuchel's side are yet to confirm their place in next season's Champions League, the Blues are sitting comfortably in third place in the table, cut adrift of the title race but also eight points clear of fifth-place Tottenham. They may not admit it yet, but focus will no doubt be turning to an FA Cup Final clash with Liverpool in a couple of weeks' time.
Thursday saw Chelsea play out a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in what must have been the least hyped-up clash between the two sides for decades. But in the aftermath of the draw, football.london takes a look at the club's remaining fixtures and how they compare to the chasing pack.
Everton (A) - May 1
Next up is an away game, with a familiar face amongst it all. That is, of course, Everton boss Frank Lampard, who has taken over the struggling Toffees in hope of keeping them up this season.
That has not been an easy task, with the side falling into the drop zone at the weekend with Burnley’s victory over Wolves and their loss to Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
Wolves (H) - May 7
The Blues then make the long-awaited return to Stamford Bridge, facing off with Wolves. While Bruno Lage’s side have never been touted as full contenders for a European finish this season, they are only three points behind West Ham in seventh and five behind Manchester United in sixth, with a game in hand over both.
It won’t be an easy challenge if they still have something to play for, especially given their ability to set up a well-drilled defence.
Leeds United (A) - May 11
The final away trip of the season is to Elland Road, where relegation candidates Leeds play host. While they only have one loss in their last five, the Yorkshire outfit are only four points clear of the drop and could still be in trouble come the last few games.
Leicester City (H) - May 19
If the Blues manage to maintain their gap over the chasing pack, then this game could have little to nothing riding on it. The Foxes have struggled for consistency all season, sitting in tenth rather than pushing for Europe as they have done in recent years.
Watford (H) - May 22
The final game of the season is at home to Watford. The Hornets could be down and out at this point, currently second bottom and nine points from safety, though they’ll be wanting to enter the Championship on a high if so.
Arsenal's remaining fixtures
West Ham United (A) - May 1
Leeds United (H) - May 8
Tottenham (A) - May 12
Newcastle United (A) - May 16
Everton (H) - May 22
Tottenham's remaining fixtures
Leicester City (H) - May 1
Liverpool (A) - May 7
Arsenal (H) - May 12
Burnley (H) - May 15
Norwich City (A) - May 22
Manchester United's remaining fixtures
Brentford (H) - May 2
Brighton (A) - May 7
Crystal Palace (A) - May 22
