Jose Mourinho's side gleaned a mere four points from nine during a
frenzy of holiday fixtures and a humbling 5-3 loss at Tottenham Hotspur
on Jan. 1 meant champions City restored parity at the top having at one
stage trailed by eight points.
An easy FA Cup win over second tier Watford offered Chelsea a breather, but they host managerless Newcastle knowing their margin for error between now and May is miniscule.
Buoyant City, who are level on points (46), goal difference (25) and goals scored (44) with Chelsea, are away at struggling Everton on the same day, looking to continue a blistering run which has yielded 26 points from the last 30 on offer.
After Mourinho's side had threatened to run away with it earlier in the season, the title race now effectively starts from scratch with an 18-match sprint.
Chelsea's stumbles have happened away from home with losses to Newcastle and Tottenham and a draw at Southampton.
They have been immaculate at home though, winning nine out of nine in the league and striker Loic Remy believes the recent slip-ups are not the start of a longer slide.
An easy FA Cup win over second tier Watford offered Chelsea a breather, but they host managerless Newcastle knowing their margin for error between now and May is miniscule.
Buoyant City, who are level on points (46), goal difference (25) and goals scored (44) with Chelsea, are away at struggling Everton on the same day, looking to continue a blistering run which has yielded 26 points from the last 30 on offer.
After Mourinho's side had threatened to run away with it earlier in the season, the title race now effectively starts from scratch with an 18-match sprint.
Chelsea's stumbles have happened away from home with losses to Newcastle and Tottenham and a draw at Southampton.
They have been immaculate at home though, winning nine out of nine in the league and striker Loic Remy believes the recent slip-ups are not the start of a longer slide.
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