In training, there's renewed positivity among Chelsea players, highlighted by solid centre-back performances and promising partnerships. Chelsea seeks consistent victories to secure a Europa League spot and could climb to sixth place this weekend, closing in on Tottenham with favourable results.

Chelsea could end the weekend in sixth place, just three points behind Tottenham, if results go their way—a scenario that seemed improbable for much of the season.

A comeback against Aston Villa injected confidence into the squad ahead of consecutive London derbies. Beating Tottenham is particularly uplifting.

The recent win over Tottenham came after a positive run, and Mauricio Pochettino hopes for a shift towards consistent victories like the 5-0 win over West Ham.

Chelsea's home form has been impressive, with seven wins in the last eight matches at Stamford Bridge. They still have a chance to secure a Europa League spot.

Manchester United face an uphill battle against Arsenal, while Tottenham host Burnley. Chelsea's chances of finishing fifth are slim but being in contention is encouraging.

There's a renewed energy among players and staff, with a sense of potential change. Training images from Cobham highlight some key points:

Centre-back solidarity

Chelsea coped with Wesley Fofana's season-ending injury by relying on Axel Disasi, who has struggled with fitness. Trevoh Chalobah has excelled since returning from injury, with an unbeaten record in league starts.

Benoit Badiashile has also regained form, forming a solid trio with Chalobah and Disasi.

Raheem Sterling's positivity

Despite not starting in the league for months and facing personal challenges, Raheem Sterling remains upbeat. He was seen interacting with teammates during training, showing a positive attitude.

Cucurella and Caicedo's partnership

Marc Cucurella has been instrumental in Chelsea's recent improvements, filling in for injured players and supporting Caicedo in midfield.

Their evolving partnership shows promise as they aim to finish the season strongly.