This season, the fight for Champions League spots is tighter than ever. The Blues currently sit in third place, yet astonishingly, only one point separates us from ninth-place Aston Villa. It’s shaping up to be a rollercoaster ride, and we’re in the thick of it.

Daily Mirror’s John Cross captures the challenge perfectly: “There’s a lot of teams searching for consistency and there’s a lot of teams who are being dragged to mediocrity by a couple of things – too many games, new European challenges and I think a lot of teams are catching up.”

This season, the sheer number of games, European competitions, and rising competition make consistency harder to achieve. The squad rotation due to packed schedules impacts momentum, and the new wave of European teams in the mix intensifies the fight.

“I think it shapes up for something quite interesting,” Cross adds. He’s right—this battle for the top four is nothing short of thrilling. Every game counts, every point matters, and the margins are razor-thin. As Chelsea fans, we’re here for it, rallying behind the Blues every step of the way.