Champions League slots slip from Chelsea and Arsenal's grasp after EPL defeatsLaurence Griffiths Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks dejected during a 1-0 EPL defeat at Manchester City. It is looking increasingly likely that Chelsea and Arsenal will be the teams from the Premier League's "Big Six'' to miss out on Champions League qualification this season. Chelsea lost in Manchester for the second straight weekend, defeated 1-0 at runaway leader Manchester City to drop five points adrift of the top four with nine games remaining. Chelsea finished 15 points ahead of City last season in romping to the league title. City needs 12 more points to win the league, meaning it could yet be clinched at home to Manchester United on April 7.

Source: Stuff March 04, 2018 18:45 UTC