Moises faces scramble to line

MOISES CAICEDO has told Chelsea to keep their eyes on the prize of Champions League football but admits the race is getting tighter.

- by MIKE WALTERS

The Blues' limp 1-0 defeat at Arsenal left them just one point ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City.

With seven clubs, down to Bournemouth in 10th, separated by just five points, Chelsea's bid to regain Champions League orbit next season has little margin for error.

And under-pressure head coach Enzo Maresca may need the safety net of a fifth Premier League side qualifying for the elite treasure trove because of English clubs' co-efficient in European competitions.