It's been a frustrating few weeks for Chelsea fans. After a disappointing run of form, the Blues find themselves in an unfamiliar position: looking up the table rather than down. But with just three games remaining in the Premier League season, there's still time to salvage something from this campaign.
The good news? The table is tighter than ever. At the start of the weekend, just four points separated positions six through twelve. Brighton's defeat has opened the door, and a win against Nottingham Forest could lift Chelsea back up to seventh place – just one point behind Bournemouth in sixth.
But here's the challenge: Chelsea haven't won a league match in two months. Since that impressive 4-1 victory at Villa Park in early March, the Blues have lost five consecutive Premier League games, plus two more in the Champions League. It's been a tough stretch, to say the least.
There is some hope, though. Last weekend's FA Cup semifinal win against Leeds United gave Calum McFarlane his first victory as interim head coach. It wasn't pretty, but it was important – and it could be the spark this team needs to finish the season strong.
Match Details:
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM EDT
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Referee: Anthony Taylor (VAR: James Bell)
Weather: Slight chance of rain
How to Watch:
UK: Sky Sports Main Event (TV), Sky Go (streaming)
USA: USA Network, Universo (TV), NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (streaming)
India: Star Sports Select HD1 (TV), JioHotstar (streaming)
Nigeria: SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3 (TV), DStv Now (streaming)
Team News:
There's a glimmer of hope on the injury front. Reece James and Levi Colwill have returned to full training this week and could be in contention for Monday's matchday squad. However, the club is understandably cautious about rushing them back too quickly.
Colwill has been sidelined all season recovering from an ACL injury, while James has been carefully managed throughout the campaign to avoid another injury setback. When both are fit and firing, Chelsea is undoubtedly a stronger side – and their potential return could give the squad the boost it desperately needs.