Jon Walters has challenged Stoke to improve on their dismal away record.
The Potters have won only one of their last 22 away Premier League matches - against West Brom in December - ahead of Saturday's clash at Fulham.
Walters said: "I didn't realise the away record was that bad.
"It would be something nice to improve on. Well, we can only improve on it really.
"But there's no (psychological) barrier. We don't go into any game thinking anything except trying to get a result.
"The Stoke fans spend a lot of money and they are working-class people, so it would be nice to give them a win on the road.
"We've got to keep chipping away at that record and if we can keep our home form going, then we can have a good end to the season."
The Blues host Sparta Prague on Thursday night as they look to progress to the Europa League last 16, before attentions quickly turn to Sunday's potentially decisive Premier League trip to the Etihad Stadium.
Just four points separate the reigning European champions in third and the hosts, whose manager Roberto Mancini recently downplayed talk of being beaten to second place.
"I think we've obviously got a huge game tomorrow night, and then a massive game on Sunday," Cahill said.
"If we get a positive result on Sunday then that opens it right back up.
"We're taking it one game at a time but we'll be looking to do that on Sunday.
"It'll be tough game away from home, but if we do get a positive result then obviously second place is within touching distance."
The centre-back was keen to steer talk away from the City game on Wednesday afternoon, preferring instead to focus on Thursday night's second leg against Sparta Prague.
Oscar's goal in the Czech Republic last week puts Chelsea in the driving seat for the home leg, but Cahill insists there will not be any complacency at Stamford Bridge.
"You've always got to take teams seriously," he said. "They're a quality outfit, and made it tough for us away from home.
"But we got a positive result, the away goal, but we still won't take it lightly. They've got some great players.
"Our home form in Europe is nine unbeaten, so hopefully that can continue."
Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic are both being rested for Thursday's game, while Demba Ba is cup-tied due to his earlier involvement with Newcastle.
Cahill is expected to start in defence, where he could be joined by John Terry as he continues his return from injury.
The Chelsea captain has started three of the last six matches after missing the festive period with a knee complaint.
"He's a massive character and leader for us," Cahill said. "He's been struggling with his injury a bit, but has come back again.
"It's just great to have everyone back fit. You don't want people sitting in the treatment room if you can help.
"To have most of the lads back out there with us now is a healthy situation."
Striker Francisco Sandaza (thigh) and defender Ross Perry (hamstring) are both back in training after injury and could be back in contention for Saturday's Irn-Bru Third Division clash.
The duo have been out of action since the William Hill Scottish Cup defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice on February 2.
McDowall hopes their return to action will provide a timely boost for the Light Blues, who have been stretched through injury recently.
He told the club's website: "Fran and Ross have both been working at the tail end of last week so they are back running.
"We are hopeful we might get one or two additions to the squad because it is fairly tight.
"Last week we were operating with 16 because we had six injuries.
"So we are hopeful those two will join the squad again this weekend."
Meanwhile, skipper Lee McCulloch is currently seeing a specialist about the "bone bruising" in his ankle.
The club's top goalscorer has been out of action since the 1-1 draw with Elgin City on January 5.
