Chelsea's next five fixtures compared to Premier League title race challengers

Between now and the next international break in November, Chelsea have some potentially season-defining difficult fixtures

Enzo Maresca will be eager to extend his unbeaten streak when Chelsea return to action this weekend. Liverpool will welcome the Blues to Anfield on Sunday afternoon as the Premier League title race builds a head of steam.

Chelsea, who haven't tasted defeat in the English top-flight since losing to Manchester City on the opening weekend, head into the tie following a draw with Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Liverpool, who will be looking to defend top spot, enjoyed a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

With some difficult games on the horizon, the west Londoners will be keen to prove their title credentials. So, that being said, football.london has looked at Chelsea's upcoming fixtures and how they compare to their rivals.

Liverpool (A) – Premier League – Sunday, October 20

Anfield was a fortress under Jurgen Klopp. But, under Arne Slot, Nottingham Forest have already defeated the Reds in their own back yard – and Chelsea will be hoping to do the same.

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Panathinaikos (A) – Conference League – Thursday, October 24

Chelsea kickstarted their Conference League campaign with a 4-2 win over Gent at Stamford Bridge. The Blues will be looking to pick up another three points when they jet off to Greece later this month.

Newcastle United (H) – Premier League – Sunday, October 27

Fortunately for Chelsea, they've been pencilled in to play Newcastle on a Sunday. That being said, though, Maresca is expected to continue making wholesale changes on the European and domestic stage.

Newcastle (A) – Carabao Cup – Wednesday, October 30

One for sorrow, two for joy... For the second time in a few days, Chelsea will play the Magpies. Mauricio Pochettino led the Blues to the final of the competition last season, losing to Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.

Manchester United (A) – Premier League – Sunday, November 3

Chelsea will be hoping that Erik ten Hag is still head coach next month. Manchester United have continued to struggle under his stewardship, and the Dutchman faces an incredibly uncertain future at Old Trafford.

Arsenal

Bournemouth (A) – Premier League – Saturday, October 19

Shakhtar Donetsk (H) – Champions League – Tuesday, October 22

Liverpool (H) – Premier League – Sunday, October 27

Preston North End (A) – Carabao Cup – Wednesday, October 30

Newcastle United (A) – Premier League – Saturday, November 2

Liverpool

Chelsea (H) – Premier League – Sunday, October 20

RB Leipzig (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, October 23

Arsenal (A) – Premier League – Sunday, October 27

Brighton (A) – Carabao Cup – Wednesday, October 30

Brighton (H) – Premier League – Saturday, November 2

Manchester City

Wolves (A) – Premier League – Sunday, October 20

Sparta Praha (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, October 23

Southampton (H) – Premier League – Saturday, October 26

Tottenham Hotspur (A) – Carabao Cup – Wednesday, October 30

Bournemouth (A) – Premier League –Saturday, November 2

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