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Can Chelsea step it up in the Europa League after failing to turn up in big games in the Premier League?

Armed with a narrow but vital 1-0 lead from the first-leg, Chelsea will aim to book their place in the UEFA Europa League semi-final when they take on Slavia Praha at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

The Blues remain embroiled currently in a tense battle for a top-four finish in the Premier League with as many as four teams including London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham vying for the third and fourth spots in the table.

With just four Premier League games remaining for Chelsea, there is every chance that Maurizio Sarri’s men will miss out on qualification for the Champions League next season.