Something went improper, please try again subsequently. Do n’t miss a rumor, headline or opinion from the Blues – sign up to the Chelsea newsletter for release Chelsea slipped improving again on Wednesday evening as they saw Brighton & Hove Albion score a late equalizer at Stamford Bridge in a 1-1 draw. The Blues had the casual to move three points clear of Liverpool, who were beaten 1-0 by Leicester City on Tuesday night, but alone managed to secure a draw in west London.

The point still sees Thomas Tuchel ‘s men climb into second base place, but with league leaders Manchester City beating Brentford on the same evening, the champions are now eight points clear of Chelsea at the acme of the table. The puff with Brighton was the Blues ‘ final match of what has been an incredible 2021, but the fixtures keep coming compact and fast as the New Year approaches. so, with that being said, football.london takes a expect at Chelsea ‘s following six Premier League fixtures in comparison to title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.

Liverpool at Stamford Bridge

Sunday sees an absolutely must-win match for both sides as Liverpool travel to the capital to take on Chelsea. As mentioned above, the Blues and the Reds have slipped up this workweek and it piles the press on both to pick up three points at the weekend, with Manchester City threatening to pull away from their rivals. Chelsea will be encouraged that Liverpool have lost two out of their last five away matches in the Premier League .

Liverpool were beaten by Leicester City on Tuesday night
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Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium

Another huge clash for Tuchel and his men as they go neck and neck with table-toppers Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. This is notoriously one of the most difficult matches of the temper and not many teams come off with anything against Pep Guardiola and his slope – who are in sparkling phase right immediately. however, Chelsea did of class beat City in Manchester towards the end of end season thanks to two second-half goals that overturned a 1-0 deficit.

Tottenham at Stamford Bridge

A week after the trip to Manchester sees Chelsea come back to Stamford Bridge to take on cutthroat rivals Tottenham. Spurs have seen their fortunes turn around under newfangled coach Antonio Conte and they are looking like a different side – with the italian coach impressing once again in England. Chelsea supporters will be desperate to get one over on Tottenham, and with the match following consecutive clashes with Liverpool and Man City, it could hold that little bite more significance.

Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park

It ‘s another London bowler hat midway through February, following Chelsea ‘s FIFA Club World Cup campaign. The Blues are unbeaten against the Eagles in any rival since late on in 2017 and will be convinced they can keep up their strong record on February 19. just three days late, Chelsea welcome Lille to Stamford Bridge in the first-leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.

Leicester City at Stamford Bridge

A few days after their european commitment, Chelsea take on Leicester City at Stamford Bridge. The Foxes have been slightly of a mix base therefore far this season, but Brendan Rodgers will be confident going into the New Year following their impressive leave and performance against Liverpool in the first place in the week. The end clock time Leicester won at Stamford Bridge in the league was back in December 2018 thanks to a goal from Jamie Vardy.

Burnley at Turf Moor

Chelsea ‘s first match in March comes at Turf Moor as they travel up to Burnley. The Blues have never lost at the stadium in the Premier League era and will be convinced in keeping that strong record on March 5 as they enter the business end of the season.

Liverpool’s next six fixtures

Chelsea ( A ) – January 2 Brentford ( H ) – January 16 crystal Palace ( A ) – January 23 Leicester City ( H ) – February 10 Burnley ( A ) – February 13 Norwich City ( H ) – February 19

Manchester City’s next six fixtures

Arsenal ( A ) – January 1 Chelsea ( H ) – January 15 Southampton ( A ) – January 22

Brentford ( H ) – February 9 Norwich City ( A ) – February 12 Tottenham ( H ) – February 19