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Jake Polden

How Chelsea's win over West Ham affects Premier League top four race

Chelsea beat West Ham at Stamford Bridge to boost their chances of finishing in the top four this season.

The Blues recorded a 2-0 win over their London rivals, moving up to third place in the table, and putting themselves in contention of qualifying for the Champions League.

Maurizio Sarri's men have played one game more than their top four rivals Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United.

But any slip ups now from the chasing trio will see Chelsea retain their place in the top four spots as the final five matches of the season come into focus.

Here's the state of play in the race for a Champions League place.

Chelsea beat West Ham at Stamford Bridge (Getty Images)

Tottenham

Current position: 4th

Points: 64

Remaining fixtures: Brighton (H), Huddersfield (H), Manchester City (A), West Ham (H), Bournemouth (A), Everton (H)

Recent form: One win, one draw, four losses - 4 points

Arsenal

Current position: 5th

Points: 63

Remaining fixtures: Watford (A), Crystal Palace (H), Wolves (A), Leicester City (A), Brighton (H), Burnley (A)

Recent form: Four wins, one draw, one defeat - 13 points

Chelsea

Current position: 3rd

Points: 66

Remaining fixtures: Liverpool (A), Burnley (H), Manchester United (A), Watford (H), Leicester City (A)

Recent form: Four wins, one draw, one defeat - 13 points

Manchester United

Current position: 6th

Points: 61

Remaining fixtures: West Ham (H), Everton (A), Manchester City (H), Chelsea (H), Huddersfield (A), Cardiff (H)

Recent form: Three wins, one draw, two defeats - 10 points

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