The former England captain has now urged his troops to claim a third successive Stamford Bridge win against Paolo Di Canio's relegation-threatened Sunderland on Sunday to consolidate their place in a Champions League qualifying spot.The London derby between Chelsea and Spurs has been rearranged due to a clash with the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday week and when it takes place it could now effectively be a play-off for third place and an automatic spot in the Champions League. The fourth-placed side will have to negotiate qualifying, with the fifth in the Europa League.The away goal increases the anxiety as Chelsea bid to seal their last-four place in the Europa League next week in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.We must win and keep winning games in the league and really push," Terry said.Terry did not expect Sunderland to be fighting for their safety and expects Di Canio's arrival to galvanise the Black Cats.Because that is what this club feeds off - the Champions League. We must be involved in that.A new manager has come in, a fantastic player he was as well. He's certainly going to have them up for it.Defeat at St Mary's Stadium saw Chelsea slip back from third place, two points behind Tottenham, but with a game in-hand, while Arsenal are two points behind the Blues in fifth.
No comments:
Post a Comment