Chelsea were unable to atone for their Premier League collapse at Wembley, as Manchester City claimed FA Cup glory at the spirited Bluesâ expense.
A six-game losing run was at least brought to an end via a 1â1 draw at Anfield, and Chelsea, as bad as theyâve been over the past couple of months, still have an outside shot of securing Champions League soccer for 2026â27âeven if itâd take a minor miracle.
News of Xabi Alonsoâs impending arrival should embolden Stamford Bridge ahead of Tottenham Hotspurâs midweek arrival, with the visitors needing just a point from their remaining two games to remain in the top flight.
Ensuring that Spurs supporters are sweating on the final day will be among Chelseaâs priorities on Tuesday.
Chelsea Wary About Levi Colwillâs Minutes
Chelsea appear to have come out of Saturdayâs FA Cup final unscathed. Still, McFarlane has said a cautious stance will be taken regarding Levi Colwillâs workload after his recovery from a long-term knee injury.
âWe need to be careful with Levi. Heâs obviously off the back of a very serious injury and has performed well in those two games [vs. Liverpool and Man City]. Weâll see how he looks today [Monday], how he reports, and weâll make a decision on that,â the Chelsea boss said.
Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo are on stand-by.
Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho were both used off the bench at Wembley and are in contention for midweek starts. However, the hosts are without Estêvão, whoâll miss the World Cup with a hamstring injury, as well as Jamie Gittens.
Jesse Derryâs season is over after sustaining a nasty head injury in the 3â0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
â ï¸ Key injuries, doubts, suspended: Levi Colwill, Estêvão, Jamie Gittens, Mykhailo Mudryk, Jesse Derry.
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Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham
GK: Robert SánchezâThe headguard-donning Spaniard will once again attempt to channel his inner Petr Äech when Spurs come to town, having failed to keep out Antoine Semenyoâs sublime flick at Wembley.
RB: Malo GustoâGusto started in the cup final as Reece James was used in midfield, and the Frenchman is likely to continue in McFarlaneâs back four midweek.
CB: Wesley FofanaâItâs been a rather difficult end to the season for the undeniably talented Fofana. Heâll have to prove his worth to the new manager in the summer.
CB: Trevoh ChalobahâColwill should be available for minutes, but no chances will be taken after he completed back-to-back full 90s. Chalobah is a more than adequate deputy.
LB: Marc CucurellaâHis left-wing stint will come to an end here, with McFarlane restoring the eager Spaniard to his back four. Jorrel Hato is emerging as a handy alternative for the Blues.
DM: Andrey SantosâReece Jamesâs recent fitness setback could mean his minutes are managed against Spurs, with the skipper potentially only playing a role off the bench. In that case, we could see Santos make a rare start under the interim manager.
DM: Moisés CaicedoâThe Ecuadorian could probably do with some respite, having started and finished Chelseaâs six previous games. Caicedo has picked up a booking in each of his last four outings, too.
RM: Cole PalmerâPalmerâs meek campaign continued at Wembley, and the Stamford Bridge faithful will be hoping the instinctive playmaker has saved his best work for their final home outing of 2025â26.
AM: Enzo FernándezâThe Argentine came closest to equalizing for the Blues at Wembley, and will be particularly keen to hurt the survival hopes of Chelseaâs London rivals.
LM: Pedro NetoâChelsea supporters will soon have fresh faces to marvel about out wide, and not be subjected to energetic left backs performing critical attacking functions. Assuming Cucurella drops back into defense, there should be an opening for Pedro Neto to return to the XI.
ST: João PedroâThe Brazilian has had a great first season in west London, and he loves playing against Spurs. João Pedro has recorded four Premier League goal contributions in two starts against the Lilywhites and was the match-winner in the reverse fixture.
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