RC Strasbourg's hopes of securing Champions League football have been dealt a major blow after they lost to relegation battlers Angers on Saturday. The fellow BlueCo-owned outfit had been unbeaten in 12 Ligue 1 matches prior,

Eddie Howe's side secured a critical win in pursuit of a top-five finish as the visitors left contemplating life without their best No 9

On the other side, Chelsea has been picking up steam. With a 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend, the Blues have gone unbeaten in six straight league matches, having won three contests in a row. In the tight race that both clubs are in, three points is almost a necessity to ensure they stay in the top five.