Maurizio Sarri now believes Tottenham are right in the top-four battle, following a noticeable dip in form.
Spurs have picked up just one point from their last three matches, seeing their titles hopes evaporate.
The form of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United has suddenly seen the north Londoners’ Champions League qualification hopes look far less straightforward.
Spurs are now only three points clear of fourth-place United, while Arsenal and Chelsea are four and five points behind, respectively.
Speaking after the Blues’ 2-1 win at Fulham on Sunday afternoon, Sarri put a little more pressure on Mauricio Pochettino’s men by saying top four is not a given now:
We were trying to involve Tottenham in the fight and I think that now they are involved.
So, better two teams for four places than three for one place.
It should be a thrilling end to the season in the top-four race, with plenty of twists and turns to come.
Chelsea have responded well from the disappointment of losing the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City, securing back-to-back victories.
Sarri appears to have turned a corner as well, although failure to finish in the top four could be fatal for the Italian.
