Glen Johnson backs Chelsea for a top-four finish
According to the Mirror via Betdaq, former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has backed the Blues to finish in the top four.
It may seem academic given that we are currently third in the table. However, given that just two points separate third from fifth, a single draw or defeat can change our destiny.
Speaking ahead of the match against Sheffield United, Johnson has backed Chelsea and Manchester United to join Liverpool and Manchester City in Europe’s premier competition next season.
“I think it will be Chelsea and United.”
Frank Lampard’s side have won four out of five Premier League games to leapfrog Leicester into third place. United are unbeaten since January and have surged up the table while Leicester continue to plummet down.
The Foxes have won just once since the restart and are now in danger of dropping out. With them set to face off against United on the last day, there is no shortage of drama.
There is a possibility that the fifth-placed team could take Manchester City’s place in the Champions League. However, it depends on the Cityzens’ European ban being upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday.
Johnson came through the ranks at West Ham United before moving to Chelsea in 2003. He spent four years at Stamford Bridge and made 71 appearances for the club before moving to Portsmouth.
The former England international represented his country at three major tournaments. He was a part of the Blues squad that won the double in 2004-05.
He made history as part of a Portsmouth side that won the FA Cup in 2008. The south-coast club’s first major honour in 58 years. He eventually moved to Liverpool and played a key role in their unsuccessful 2013-14 title bid. Ironically, it was Chelsea who put the nail on their coffin.
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Frank Lampard has done a good job at Chelsea despite having to make do with a transfer ban. Qualifying for the Champions League will cap off what has been a promising season.
With the Blues still in the FA Cup, there is still a chance that we might end up with a trophy.
