Here's what happened the last time Chelsea earned 5 points from 6 games — it makes the Fulham game vital

Chelsea return to Premier League action with a must-win game away at Fulham on Monday, October 2.

The Blues find themselves in 15th place in table after picking up just five points from the first six games of the new season.

This is Chelsea's worst start to the top-flight campaign since 1978/79, when went on to be relegated. It took them five years win the promotion back.

Mauricio Pochettino has been dealing with an onslaught of injuries but the new manager could find himself in danger unless results on the pitch start to improve soon.