Listen up, you muppets! Chelsea reckon they can waltz into the Champions League if they win their next four matches. Well, let me tell you something - it ain't gonna be that easy!
Chelsea's "simple" path to the Champions League
The Blues are currently sitting pretty in fifth place, but they've got a tough road ahead if they want to secure their spot in the beautiful game's most prestigious tournament. The so-called "experts" at Opta reckon they've only got a 42.12% chance of making it - and that's the lowest out of all the teams in the top six!
Liverpool and Arsenal are basically a sure thing, while Newcastle and Manchester City are looking pretty comfy too. Even Nottingham Forest have a better shot than Chelsea! So much for a "simple" task, eh?
A uphill battle for the Blues
Let's take a closer look at Chelsea's upcoming fixtures, shall we? First up, they've got to host Liverpool - a team they haven't beaten in years. Good luck with that, lads!
Then they're off to St. James' Park to face Newcastle, who've already beaten them once this season. And after that, they've got Manchester United coming to town - a team they've only managed to beat twice in the last seven years!
Finally, they'll be heading to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in what could be a make-or-break match. But let's be real - there's a good chance they'll have blown it by then anyway.
The competition
So who are the other teams in the running for that coveted Champions League spot? Well, Newcastle are looking pretty strong - they've got a relatively easy run of fixtures, with only Chelsea and Arsenal posing much of a threat.
Manchester City should be able to cruise through their remaining games, while Nottingham Forest have got a decent shot at overtaking Chelsea too.
Even Aston Villa are in with a shout, although they're definitely the underdogs with only a 10.6% chance of making it.
Can Chelsea pull it off?
So, what's the verdict? Can Chelsea actually do it? Well, let's put it this way - they've got a chance, but it's a pretty slim one. They'll have to pull off some pretty impressive wins against tough opponents, and even then there's no guarantee they'll make it.
But hey, anything can happen in football, right? Maybe they'll surprise us all and actually manage to secure their spot in the Champions League. But I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you, mate.
