Joining them in the European chase are West Ham, who are ninth and facing a make-or-break game as they attempt to return to the Conference League after winning the competition last season.
However, the visitors have gone five without a victory as rumours swirl about David Moyes’ potential replacement. With the momentum seemingly with the Blues, can they find some sort of consistency at long last?
While the criticism of Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino has continued all season, they have put together an impressive run at Stamford Bridge heading into this game.
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The Blues have won eight of their last 10 at home in the Premier League, while only four teams have picked up more points across their last eight league games.
The Blues have scored at least twice in 10 of their last 11 at home and they average 2.18 goals per game at the Bridge.
They’ve been driven forward by Cole Palmer, who has impressed despite not scoring in each of his last three games.
The midfielder has posted 1.78 expected goals combined across his last two league appearances and Palmer has scored in six of Chelsea’s last seven at home in the league.
He’s scored hat-tricks in two of their last three at the Bridge, notching an incredible nine goals in four games. Back him to trouble West Ham in this clash.