Chelsea's hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League this season have been given a massive boost.
This is after Kai Havertz inspired the Blues to a 2-0 win over west London rivals Fulham on Saturday evening which has opened up a five-point cushion between themselves and West Ham United in the table.
Chelsea have now amassed 61 points after 34 games after their victory over Fulham which puts pressure on the Hammers, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur to win their matches and keep the top-four battle alive.
Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel has refused to get carried away, but with a maximum of five games left of the campaign for some, it is becoming clearer as to which four teams will qualify for the Champions League next season.
Although, anything can happen in the Premier League and there's still work for the Blues to do in order to ensure they are at European football's top table in 2021/22.
Following Everton's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, it is looking like one from four for the final Champions League spot - but it could very well turn out to be two from five.
So what does this all mean for Chelsea, Tuchel, and the top-four battle?
Well, the Blues have four games left in their season, which means they can achieve a maximum of 73 points by the end of the campaign if they beat Manchester City, Arsenal, Leicester City, and Aston Villa.
With that said, three wins could be enough.
That is because West Ham - in action at Burnley on Monday night - have five games remaining but can only achieve a maximum points total of 70.
And as a result of Chelsea's superior goal difference, 70 points should be enough to seal yet another top-four finish.
Liverpool and Tottenham's maximum points total is 69 and 68 respectively, which means Chelsea need three more wins to ensure neither club finishes above them in the table.
In fact, the Blues may have eyes on catching Leicester in third as just two points separates them in the table and they meet at Stamford Bridge in a couple of weeks.
Chelsea's remaining Premier League fixtures
08/05 - Man City (a)
12/05 - Arsenal (h)
19/05 - Leicester City (h)
23/05 - Aston V illa (a)
