The Premier League title is within sight for Chelsea, even if they can’t clinch it this weekend against Middlesbrough. A win in this match at Stamford Bridge would give Chelsea a seven-point lead over second-place Tottenham Hotspur, which, with just one more win in their last three matches after this one, would give Antonio Conte and Chelsea the title.
Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough 2017 live stream: Time, TV channel, and how to watch online
Chelsea can all but clinch the Premier League title with a win, while Middlesbrough will be relegated with a loss.
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Such an achievement would be a remarkable turnaround for a team that struggled so much for so long last year, and really continues the incredible legacy that Conte has built for himself as a manager. He won the Serie A title in each of his three seasons in charge of Juventus, and did well with Italy while he was in charge of that flagging national team. Now he’s on the verge of winning yet another league title back in club management, cementing himself as one of the greatest managers of the modern era.
Middlesbrough, unfortunately, are already all but relegated — they’re seven points away from safety with three matches to play, including this one at Stamford Bridge. A loss or a draw in this match will see them head right back down to the Championship after just one year in the Premier League, an unfortunate end for a team that honestly was quite fun at times this season. But given Middlesbrough’s form and Chelsea’s laser focus on the title, any other result but a win for the Blues and a sad trip back to the north of England would be a surprise.
Middlesbrough are coming into this match with three important players in doubt, with Daniel Ayala, Grant Leadbitter, and Adlene Guedioura all working their way back from injuries, plus Gaston Ramirez and Victor Valdes still out with their own ailments. Chelsea have a trio of potential absences that could trouble them defensively, with David Luiz, N’Golo Kante, and Thibaut Courtois all still dealing with problems of their own that will slow them in this match if they play.
Match info, plus how to watch on TV and stream
Match Date/Time: Monday, 3 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. local
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S.), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live (U.S.), Sky Go (U.K.)
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