Chelsea have a prime opportunity to close in on the Premier League’s top spot this weekend, thanks to unexpected draws by Liverpool and Arsenal.

League leaders Liverpool were held to a 2-2 stalemate by Fulham at Anfield, despite playing with ten men after Andy Robertson’s early red card. Meanwhile, Arsenal failed to break through Everton’s defence, resulting in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

These outcomes leave Liverpool at 36 points and Arsenal six points adrift. Chelsea, currently five points behind Liverpool, can significantly tighten the title race with a victory over Brentford on Sunday. Securing all three points would place the Blues just two points from the league leaders, intensifying the competition as the season progresses.

Manager Enzo Maresca will be keen to capitalise on this opportunity, urging his squad to maintain their recent strong form. A win against Brentford would not only boost Chelsea’s position but also send a clear message to their rivals about their title ambitions.