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The race for Champions League qualification is hotting up but the fixture difficulty for those in the hunt is dramatically different over the coming weeks.
Grey Whitebloom|

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Liam Rosenior claimed that one Chelsea player failed to follow the prepared marking assignment in the build-up to Burnley's equaliser in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Gerry Crisandy|
Chelsea dropped more points at home as Burnley exploited Wesley Fofana's dismissal in the 1-1 Premier League draw on Saturday.
Gerry Crisandy|
Both Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri shared disgusting messages they had received online.
Toby Cudworth|
Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leão, Nico Schlotterbeck and Julián Alvarez all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
The Blues once again threw away a lead on home soil.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Liam Rosenior confirmed Chelsea winger Estevao Willan picked up a hamstring issue in training and had to miss Saturday's Premier League home clash with Burnley.
Gerry Crisandy|

James Milner continues to fend off Father Time at Brighton & Hove Albion.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Liam Rosenior has named his Chelsea side to face Burnley in the Premier League.
Matt Debono|
Liam Rosenior has explained the reason he gave young winger Jesse Derry his senior Chelsea debut in the 4-0 FA Cup win over Hull City last week.
Gerry Crisandy|
PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

Blues defender Wesley Fofana said new head coach Liam Rosenior has brought in a "new mentality" to the team that inspires Chelsea to play more aggressively on the pitch.
Gerry Crisandy|
The Blues will wear their new sponsored shirts against Burnley on Saturday.
Tom Gott|
It’s another heavyweight weekend of action, headlined by the North London Derby.
James Cormack|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

The Blues have won just one of their encounters with promoted teams this season.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Rodrygo, Julián Alvarez and Casemiro all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Chelsea are reluctant to renegotiate any player contracts mid-season as most of the players are at risk of significant wage drops if they fail to qualify for next season's Champions League, according to reports.
Gerry Crisandy|
PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Team Leaders

From box-to-box stars to defensive midfield enforcers, some of the very best in the business have starred in the Premier League.
Barnaby Lane|
The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Burnley on Saturday afternoon.
Matt Debono|
Chelsea host Burnley at Stamford Bridge looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Matt Debono|
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Arsenal thumped Tottenham 4–1 on Sunday but the real test awaits next weekend.
Grey Whitebloom|
Man Utd’s big-money striker saved the day last time out against Everton.
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Tom Gott|
The Red Devils extended their unbeaten run to six matches under Michael Carrick.
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Casemiro has confirmed that he will leave Man Utd at the end of the current campaign.
Grey Whitebloom|
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