fixtures

Arsenal and Tottenham are up next for Chelsea, with fixtures against Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester United also to come in their final 10 league matches.

France moved two points clear at the top of the table before next week's final round of fixtures with a ruthless 42-27 victory over the holders.

Despite boasting a large squad, Maresca has stubbornly stuck to his tactical plan and personnel, even with the Blues only winning three of their past 12 fixtures.

I had a look at Forest's remaining 11 league games and, in the reverse fixtures this season, they have won nine, drawn one and lost one.

The Spaniard keeps his spot in the team after last week's 15-pointer - and also because Chelsea have the second of two absolutely plum fixtures against struggling teams.