A comparison of Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League games with United, Arsenal, and Spurs (the other top four teams). As the season goes, Chelsea will want to be more threatening to compete with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham for a place in the Premier League’s top four. In their 1-0 victory over Everton, Chelsea was far from ideal, but Thomas Tuchel won’t mind because they got the three points.
In the aftermath of Ben Chilwell’s tripping, Jorginho’s penalty kick proved decisive. Asked about the club’s transfer plans for the rest of the month by the German manager, he said, “I don’t know.” Ahead of Chelsea’s next three games, we compare them to their league opponents, including Tottenham, Manchester United, and Arsenal.
Tottenham (H) – August 14
Tottenham’s next match is at Stamford Bridge, where Antonio Conte will be hoping to build on his side’s opening-day victory over Southampton. When James Ward-Prowse volleyed home, they were a little rattled, but they came storming back. However, after their summer spending spree, they should be able to improve on their fourth-place position from the previous year’s campaign However, a win over Tottenham would help Chelsea’s momentum and self-belief, and it’s something they’ll hope to achieve in their next match.
Leeds (A) – August 21
Elland Road in West Yorkshire is the second of their two away games this season, and it’s not going to be any easier than the first. Chelsea has won three of their last four games against Leeds United and scored three goals in each of those victories. Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, and Romelu Lukaku scored for the Blues in a 3-0 win over the Reds in which Dan James was sent off in the first half. A heated game between Leeds and the Wolves saw them come from behind to win 2-1.
Leicester (H) – August 27
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will be trying to inflict extra damage on Leicester. There have been reports linking James Maddison and Wesley Fofana with a move away from Leicester City. With the years of Champions League and Europa League competition behind them, the Foxes are a far way from their peak. A lackluster Chelsea stuttered to a draw when the two teams met in May, but Tuchel hopes further additions will be made and they will be blazing on all cylinders come their next encounter.
Tottenham’s next three fixtures : Chelsea, Wolves and Nottingham Forest
Manchester United’s next three fixtures : Brentford, Liverpool and Southampton
Arsenal’s next three fixtures : Leicester City, Bournemouth and Fulham
