New Delhi: Chelsea play Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night. Chelsea are 10 points behind leaders Manchester United and the lead may not be insurmountable.
But the club has looked a different side since the arrival of Guus Hiddink to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari as manager.
Hiddink has been in-charge of two games and Chelsea have won both games and it could be the perfect start that he demanded, after agreeing to combine his duties with the Russian national team until the end of the current campaign.
Though, a title challenge still looks beyond Chelsea, a win on Saturday night will reduce the gap between Hiddink's side and leaders Manchester United to seven points.
In the match between Liverpool and Middlesbrough on Satuday night, Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is almost certain to sit out due to an ankle injury he suffered against Real Madrid early this week.
It's do or die for Liverpool this weekend as they look to keep alive their flickering hopes of winning the title for the first time in 19 years. Rafael Benitez's side go to relegation-threatened Middlesbrough, knowing only victory will be enough to convince leaders Manchester United that the title race is not already over.
Meanwhile Aston Villa, who are a point behind Chelsea, continue their quest for a Champions League spot when they take on Stoke City on Sunday, while Arsenal can close to within three points of them if they defeat Fulham at the Emirates Stadium.
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