And, with four successive victories since the tactical tinkering, Chelsea has clambered up the standings to join the chasing pack. Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool are only separated by goal difference, and Chelsea, which hosts Everton on Saturday, is a point behind. Saturday's opponent, Everton, is only four points behind Chelsea and in sixth place despite an erratic spell in recent weeks. It may be shining in the Premier League as the last remaining unbeaten team, but in the Champions League, it just can't win. ___ELSEWHERELeader Manchester City hosts Middlesbrough on Saturday buoyed by a Champions League win over Barcelona.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 04, 2016 03:01 UTC