Chelsea’s attention is going to quickly have to turn away from their European exploits to concentrate again on the task in hand in the Premier League.
The Blues showed signs of their best again in the 3-0 Conference League win over Legia Warsaw, however have a really tough road ahead of them in order to gain qualification to the Champions League for next season.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 31 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 72 | 30 | 42 | 73 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal | 31 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 56 | 26 | 30 | 62 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 51 | 37 | 14 | 57 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 54 | 37 | 17 | 53 |
| 5 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 52 | 39 | 13 | 53 |
| 6 |  Man CityManchester City | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 57 | 40 | 17 | 52 |
| 7 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 51 |
Chelsea will be aware that five Premier League sides can qualify for the Champions League, however the likes of Newcastle, Manchester City and Aston Villa are all one result away from overtaking them.
Attention therefore turns to the next Premier League game at Stamford Bridge, where the Blues welcome Ipswich Town, looking to get revenge for one of their most embarrasing defeats earlier this season.
Transfer target Liam Delap starred in a 2-0 defeat for Chelsea last time out, with the aftermath being dominated by a bizarre penalty decision being given against Filip Jorgensen.
Stuart Attwell appointed as referee for Chelsea vs Ipswich Town
The referee on that day was John Brooks, however the Premier League’s recent announcement for officials for the next Blues game says that Stuart Attwell in charge of proceedings.
Constantine Hatzidakis and Natalie Aspinall will run the line, with Simon Hooper the fourth official. Michael Salisbury will be in charge of VAR.
The Blues have played two games with Attwell in charge this season, winning both against Aston Villa and West Ham at home.
Chelsea’s lucky break with Attwell in charge
On deadline day of the winter transfer window, Chelsea were in real trouble as they trailed 1-0 to West Ham at home at half-time.
Pedro Neto eased their concerns with the equaliser, only after a lengthy check that there had not been a foul in the build up from Levi Colwill.
Many believed the decision should have gone in favour of the visitors, however the Blues got away with one and went on to win the game 2-1 thanks to a deflected winner.
The Blues have had refereeing decisions they believe to have gone against them this season, and will be hoping the officials are not the source of anger again this weekend.
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