Chelsea currently sit third in the Premier League table as they enter the third international break of the campaign.
The 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge kept them above the Gunners in the table, and now they approach what are on paper a far easier run of fixtures.
They will be hoping that Cole Palmer is back at 100% after his recent injury woes. Palmer was spotted limping away from the Arsenal game on Sunday.
A number of top players have stepped up in his quieter games, with Pedro Neto stealing the headlines from the draw with the Gunners.
Roy Keane says ‘forget about’ Chelsea winning the league this season
Manchester City have been on a dire run of form of late, and are now genuinely with in catching distance of Enzo Maresca’s side.
Roy Keane however has stated that he still thinks Chelsea are some way away from reaching that level at this point.
When asked on Stick to Football, he said: “Forget about it. They are a dangerous team. They are making progress. They lost to City and Liverpool, drew with United. There’s a bit to go for them.”
It will not realistically be in the thinking of Maresca at this stage that winning the league could be an option at this stage.
Chelsea looking to win Conference League
Qualifying for the Champions League is obviously the aim after they made their return to European competition in Conference League for this season.
The Blues will feel as if they should end this season with that trophy in their cabinet. They currently sit top of the group stage phase without even breaking a sweat.
Palmer, Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana are yet to play a minute in the competition due to not being included in the matchday squad as of yet.
This has allowed them to protect them for top-flight action, which has obviously been of a benefit up to now.
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