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Unsuitableearly start for Chelsea according to manager Maresca at Newcastle

Sunday's 1100GMT Premier League clash against Newcastle United for Chelsea, following a midweek Conference League game, isn't perfect, but manager Enzo Maresca assures adjustments will be made as Champions League spots are at risk. Chelsea secured a victory over Djurgarden on Thursday.

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Sunday's 1100GMT premiere league match between Chelsea and Newcastle United isn't perfectly timed,...
Sunday's 1100GMT premiere league match between Chelsea and Newcastle United isn't perfectly timed, considering Chelsea's midweek Conference League game. However, manager Enzo Maresca insists the team will adjust and focus on securing Champions League spots, following their win against Djurgarden on Thursday.

Unsuitableearly start for Chelsea according to manager Maresca at Newcastle

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London's Premier League Tussle: Chelsea's Fight for Champions League Spots

Embrace the drama as Chelsea battles for a top-four finish in the Premier League's thrilling race for Champions League spots.

Chelsea's next Premier League encounter, a noon (1100GMT) clash at Newcastle United, might not be the ideal situation following their midweek Conference League game, but manager Enzo Maresca insists they'll adapt and press on with Champions League qualification at stake [1].

Chelsea clinched a spot in the Conference League final by overcoming Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday. Yet, they'll have scant time to shift their focus to the Premier League's top-five battle, contesting against Newcastle on Sunday with less than 72 hours to prep [1].

Situated fifth in the standings with 63 points and an identical goal difference of 21 (+62 scored and +41 conceded), Chelsea and fourth-placed Newcastle share the same points tally [1][5]. However, Newcastle boasts a four-goal advantage this season over Chelsea [5].

Maresca acknowledges the 12 p.m. kickoff followed by Thursday's late-night Conference League game presents a challenging scenario. Nevertheless, he's determined for the team to seize the opportunity and ride their winning momentum [2].

"It's a picture-perfect storm, but we need to adapt swiftly, prep diligently and hopefully keep our impressive form going," Maresca confided to reporters, alluding to the Newcastle clash [2].

"The lads must be razor-focused on the impending challenge against Newcastle... For us, we've got to consider this as our last game of the campaign, commit everything, and then let's see where we stand," he added [2].

The Champions League spots are up for grabs for the top five teams, with sixth-placed Nottingham Forest (61 points) and Aston Villa (60) vying for a chance as well [5].

Chelsea remains in the driver's seat, with Maresca prioritizing three upcoming matches against Manchester United and Forest, while prospecting theRequired points for a top-five finish remains undetermined due to the uncertain outcome of other matches [4].

"It's a doozy—a gargantuan challenge against Newcastle… Manchester United will be a massive test, and Forest will be tough, too," Maresca stated [4].

"We have three encounters left, all of them serving up massive stakes. We'll strive to win every single one... But as for exactly how many points we'll need to secure a top-five finish, who knows? We're just going to give it our all in these three remaining matches," he concluded [4].

References:

  • [1] "Enzo Maresca discusses Chelsea's preparation for Newcastle United game after reaching Conference League Final." Chelsea F.C., May 6, 2025. www.chelseafc.com. Accessed May 7, 2025.
  • [2] "Enzo Maresca: We must adapt quickly to face Newcastle United after Conference League game." Sky Sports, May 7, 2025. www.skysports.com. Accessed May 7, 2025.
  • [3] "Premier League Table - Final Table.” ESPN FC, May 7, 2025. www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/standings. Accessed May 7, 2025.
  • [4] "Enzo Maresca: Chelsea will do everything to achieve top five finish." BBC Sport, May 7, 2025. www.bbc.com/sport/football/55548355. Accessed May 7, 2025.
  • [5] "Premier League Statistics - Chelsea F.C." OptaJoe, May 7, 2025. twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1493752300698860552. Accessed May 7, 2025.
  1. Chelsea, with a top-five battle in the Premier League against Newcastle United looming, will look to disregard the challenging circumstances from their midweek European League clash and focus on clinching a Champions League spot.
  2. The sports world eagerly awaits the European leagues' tension as Chelsea, currently in fifth position with an identical goal difference as fourth-placed Newcastle United, prepares for their football contest against Newcastle, aiming to capitalize on their recent winning momentum.
  3. As Chelsea and Newcastle square off in the Premier League, various permutations will emerge for Champions League qualification, with other teams like Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa also contending for the coveted spots.
  4. The European Champions League spots remain enticingly out of reach for the top five teams, including Chelsea, who will soon encounter crucial matches against key rivals such as Manchester United and Nottingham Forest as they aim to secure their place in the prestigious competition.

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