Chelsea’s recent success continued with a 1-0 victory over Fulham, marking their third consecutive win in the Premier League. Cole Palmer’s penalty secured the crucial three points, elevating the Blues to eighth place and alleviating some of the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino. Although still trailing by nine points from the top four, confidence is growing in west London regarding the possibility of securing a European place.

Looking ahead, Chelsea faces a critical period with a League Cup second-leg match against Middlesbrough and an FA Cup tie against Aston Villa. The Premier League challenges intensify, starting with an away match against Liverpool, a team they drew 1-1 with earlier in the season. With Mohamed Salah expected to be absent, Chelsea aims to secure three points at Anfield.

A revenge mission awaits against Wolves at Stamford Bridge, hoping for the return of key players like Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson. A tricky away encounter against Crystal Palace follows, where Chelsea needs to keep Michael Olise in check to secure a victory. The toughest test comes on February 18, facing Manchester City away, but Chelsea takes inspiration from their previous 4-4 draw against the reigning champions. The month concludes with an eagerly anticipated London derby against Tottenham, where the Blues aim to replicate their earlier 4-1 victory despite the potential return of James Maddison and Micky van de Ven for Spurs.