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Rosenior urges calm as Chelsea chase Champions League

Liam Rosenior has urged Chelsea players to stay calm and consistent as they fight for Champions League qualification, with the Blues hosting Arsenal on Sunday.

Chelsea currently sit fifth in the Premier League, level on points with Liverpool and three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United. Rosenior, who took charge when the team was eighth, emphasized that "this club should be in the Champions League" as they prepare for crucial matches against Arsenal and Aston Villa this week.

The Blues have been boosted by the availability of Reece James for the Arsenal game, though they remain without Marc Cucurella and Estevao, while Wesley Fofana serves a suspension. Rosenior noted that his players have looked "really good" in training ahead of Sunday's match at the Emirates Stadium.