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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Chelsea centre-back, Kalidou Koulibaly, has predicted that the Blues can still finish in the Premier League top four despite their recent poor run of form.<\/p>\n

According to Koulibaly, Chelsea like a challenge, adding that they will have to work hard to achieve their goal.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are presently in the 9th position on the Premier League table with 25 points from 16 games.<\/p>\n

Graham Potter\u2019s side are seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United on the log.<\/p>\n

The West London club failed to beat Nottingham Forest over the weekend as they drew 1-1 in an away Premier League match.<\/p>\n

But Koulibaly, who joined Chelsea from Napoli last summer, is confident about Chelsea\u2019s top-four aspirations.<\/p>\n

The Senegalese international told the club\u2019s website: \u201cIt is going to be a big challenge [to finish in the top four], but we like a challenge, and we always believe in ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cWe have to embrace it; we\u2019ve to believe in ourselves and work hard to improve. We\u2019ll get ready to face Man City, which will be a tough game, but we\u2019ll do everything to win this match and move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Chelsea centre-back, Kalidou Koulibaly, has predicted that the Blues can still finish in the Premier League top four despite their recent poor run of form. According to Koulibaly, Chelsea like a challenge, adding that they will have to work hard to achieve their goal. 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