Chelsea were handed a major boost in their quest for a top four finish in the Premier League on Wednesday evening after both Manchester United and Arsenal fell to defeats.
United were beaten 2-0 in the Manchester derby by Manchester City to make it seven defeats in their last nine games while Arsenal's awful away form continued as they were beaten 3-1 by Wolves.
That leaves Chelsea in the driving seat in fourth spot, one point ahead of the Gunners and three ahead of United with just three games left to play in the season.
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With it really getting to crunch time for Maurizio Sarri's team we've taken a look at the final three fixtures for all three teams chasing fourth spot and what they could mean for the Blues.
Chelsea fixtures:
28/04 - Manchester United vs Chelsea
05/05 - Chelsea vs Watford
12/04 - Leicester City vs Chelsea
Manchester United fixtures:
28/04 - Manchester United vs Chelsea
05/05 - Huddersfield Town vs Manchester United
12/05 - Manchester United vs Cardiff
Arsenal fixtures
28/04 - Leicester City vs Arsenal
05/05 - Arsenal vs Brighton
12/05 - Burnley vs Arsenal
Where will the battle for the top four be won?
It all starts with United vs Chelsea on Sunday in a game that can effectively kill off Manchester United's hopes of a top four spot.
A win for Chelsea would put them six points ahead of United with two games left to play with the Blues having a better goal difference.
Next up comes Watford in what will be a tricky game for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with the Hornets having a good season this year, but they may have one eye on the FA Cup final when they come to visit.
A final day away game with Leicester City also represents another tricky tie but there is hope when you look at Arsenal's fixtures.
They face two tough away games too at the Kingpower and then at Burnley on the final day of the season, and with their away form being what it is Chelsea have a very good chance of finishing the season in fourth and claiming a Champions League place next season.
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