Chelsea analysis: 5 things the Blues must do to secure UCL football

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Gary Cahill of Chelsea and David Silva of Manchester City battle for possession during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Gary Cahill of Chelsea and David Silva of Manchester City battle for possession during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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The current champions of England lie in 5th place. One place outside the Champions League spots for next season. They trail a more talented, disciplined and committed Tottenham side in 4th place by five points.

Chelsea are in a bad way at the moment. As is seemingly always the case with the Premier League’s resident drama club, there are all sorts of discontented grumblings coming out of the West London side. They should be better than this, having won the title only last year. Alas, the Blues are proving a lot of their haters correct with their current attitude. The squad appears to have lost their direction following embarrassing losses to both Manchester City and Manchester United in recent weeks.

If they’re going to save their season, they need to qualify for the Champions League. It won’t be easy, but it is possible. Here’s how: