Guus Hiddink thinks today's draw with Stoke signals the end of Chelsea's Champions League hopes

Guus Hiddink wrote off Chelsea's chances of reaching the top four following the 1-1 draw with Stoke.

Guus Hiddink thinks today's draw with Stoke signals the end of Chelsea's Champions League hopes
Sat, 05 Mar, 2016 - 18:33

Guus Hiddink wrote off Chelsea's chances of reaching the top four following the 1-1 draw with Stoke.

The Blues were leading though Bertrand Traore's strike and five minutes from picking up a fourth straight win to maintain their late, late surge towards the Champions League spots.

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