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Chelsea's nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League table looks increasingly insurmountable as the weeks go by. They welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime, knowing that victory will move them 12 points clear of their rivals and—with Chelsea's next six league matches against clubs ninth or below—put the title almost beyond doubt.
Below Antonio Conte's side, five teams are separated by a mere five points in the hunt for Champions League qualification. Manchester City, who beat West Ham United 4-0 on Wednesday evening, were the only side among the chasing pack to emerge with three points from the midweek round of games.