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The Blues are closer to the bottom group than the European Cup group, but the opportunity to participate in the UEFA Champions League is not completely closed. Sixth place may qualify if Aston Villa finishes in the top 5 and wins the UEFA Europa League.
If they continue to lose and not score in the next match, Chelsea may set a sad record with 6 consecutive defeats without scoring - something that has never happened in the club's history in the league. This scenario also almost ends hopes of entering the top 5.
And Nottingham Forest is in high form when leading Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-finals after a 1-0 victory at City Ground. Chris Wood's penalty goal helped Vitor Pereira's team extend their winning streak to 4 matches and an unbeaten streak to 9 matches in all competitions.
Although the relegation race has not yet been decided, Forest is creating a safe gap thanks to their impressive form, with 12 points in the last 6 matches in the Premier League.
