How many points Chelsea need to secure Champions League qualification after major boost

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Chelsea have been given a major boost in their pursuit of Champions League football but need to improve their performances quickly

Arsenal's win over Sporting has guaranteed there will be five Premier League clubs competing in the Champions League next season in a major boost for Chelsea. The Gunners and Manchester City have all but secured their place in next season's competition, leaving three places up for grabs

The Blues have won just one of their last six top-flight games and have fallen out of the top-five, with Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool now above them in the table. United are on 55 points, while Villa are on 54.

However, Chelsea just a point behind Liverpool in the final qualification spot for next season's tournament with seven games still to play.

Liam Rosenior's side can finish on a maximum of 69 points if they win all of their remaining games between now and the end of the season.

The Blues still have to play both Man United and Liverpool before the end of the campaign, which are must win games against direct rivals for the Champions League.

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If Rosenior's side are able to win all of the remaining games between now and the end of the season, they'll be guaranteed Champions League football, with Liverpool only able to finish on 67 points, should they win all of their remaining fixtures.

However, like Chelsea, the Reds have struggled for consistency this season and will likely drop points between now and the final game of the season.

Here's how the Blues' Premier League fixtures compare to their European chasing rivals.

Chelsea's final Premier League fixtures

Manchester City (H) - April 12

Manchester United (H) - April 18

Brighton and Hove Albion (A) - April 21

Nottingham Forest (H) - May 4

Liverpool (A) - May 9

Tottenham Hotspur (H) - May 17

Sunderland (A) - May 24

United's final Premier League fixtures

Leeds (H) - April 13

Chelsea (A) - April 18

Brentford (H) - April 27

Liverpool (H) - May 3

Sunderland (A) - May 9

Nottingham Forest (H) - May 17

Brighton and Hove Albion (A) - May 24

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest (A) - April 12

Sunderland (H) - April 19

Fulham (A) - April 25

Spurs (H) - May 2

Burnley (A) - May 9

Liverpool (H) - May 17

Man City (A) - May 24

Liverpool

Fulham (H) - April 11

Everton (A) - April 19

Crystal Palace (H) - April 25

Man United (A) - May 3

Chelsea (H) - May 9

Aston Villa (A) - May 17

Brentford (H) - May 24