Despite the huge investment made to strengthen the squad last summer, the “aristocrats” are unable to make progress in the championship. Currently, Chelsea sits in eighth place in the Premier League table, trailing sixth-placed Manchester United by three points. The chances of grasping a spot in the European competitions still exist, but it’s crucial for the “Blues” not to lose points. The problem for Mauricio Pochettino’s team lies in the fact that their recent opponents have been carefully chosen from the top six. Fortunately, midweek saw the “aristocrats” secure three points with a home victory over Tottenham. However, prior to that, they suffered a heavy defeat against Arsenal (0-5) and drew with Aston Villa (2-2).
The “Hammers” are among Chelsea’s competitors in the table, although they are not seen as contenders for European competitions. After 35 rounds played, West Ham has amassed 49 points, two fewer than Chelsea and five behind Manchester United. Last weekend, West Ham hosted Liverpool and managed to secure a draw against the “Reds,” finishing 2-2. Overall, in the last five rounds, West Ham has secured only one victory, with two defeats and two draws. As for their away statistics, in 17 away matches, the “Hammers” have won seven times and suffered eight defeats.
