Gary Neville believes Chelsea will still finish in the top five despite slipping to sixth after their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. The Blues now sit three points behind Liverpool and six adrift of both Manchester United and Aston Villa with 10 games remaining. Chelsea face all three European contenders in coming weeks, including Aston Villa on Wednesday, while juggling Champions League and FA Cup commitments.

Neville predicts Manchester United will finish third, Liverpool fourth, and Chelsea fifth, with Aston Villa potentially missing out on Champions League qualification. He cited Chelsea's midfield injuries as a major factor, noting that losing key players has significantly impacted their form. The former Manchester United defender also pointed to the advantage United gained from players returning from injury and international duty, contrasting this with Aston Villa's injury struggles under Unai Emery.

Despite the defeat, Neville believes Chelsea are only three players away from competing at the highest level. He identified the need for an experienced goalkeeper, centre-back, and centre-forward to complement their current squad. The Sky Sports pundit praised Benjamin Sesko's transformation at Manchester United, highlighting how the Slovenian's recent form has become a game-changer for the Red Devils after scoring crucial goals in his first league start under Michael Carrick.