Arsenal Legend Explains Why Chelsea Are Not Premier League Title Contenders

• Chelsea are enjoying a great season, but many fans and analysts have been reluctant to call them Premier League title contenders
• The Blues are second in the table, two points behind leaders Liverpool, after a five-match winning streak
• Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has expressed his doubts about Chelsea's title chances and explained why they are not top contenders

Chelsea moved to within two points of Premier OLeague leaders after beating Brentford in a tightly contested London derby.

After winning their last five league games, the Blues are second in the table, but some have been reluctant to call them genuine title contenders.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is still unconvinced about Chelsea and gave his reasons.

Chelsea's 2024/25 season

The Blues entered the season with Enzo Maresca as their new coach following Mauricio Pochettino's exit.

There were doubts about the change since Pochettino's Chelsea was becoming a better team. However, Maresca has done well, and the Blues are flying after 16 matches.

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Maresca's team have the best attack in the division and have suffered just two defeats all season.

Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson have been the standout performers so far. The London club are looking to win the Premier League for the first time since 2017.

Henry's doubts about Chlesea's chances

During his appearance on Monday Night Football at Sky Sports, Henry touched on major talking points from matchday 16 this past weekend.

He explained his doubts about Chelsea's chances of lifting the league this season.

"They still haven't beaten a big team. Yes, they came back against Tottenham. Show me you can beat Liverpool, show me you can beat Man City, show me you can beat Arsenal," he said.

Chelsea have played against all the top six teams and have beaten only Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool are the leading contenders to win the league.

Fans reactions to Henry's take

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There were mixed reactions from Chelsea's fans about Henry's analysis.

@CFCDaily said most fans have made the same assessment as Henry.

"We've been saying stuff like this lol but everyone is quick to throw title talk."

@EmenaIo:

"He’s not wrong but City also won a title winning like 1 big game. So it’s possible. But we haven’t had the big game mentality since Tuchel, our results in big games have been terrible."

@SimonFX_:

"We’re not title contenders but logically speaking you don’t have to beat the big teams so win the league. You must beat everyone else around them."

Maresca on Chelsea's title chances

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Enzo Maresca evaluated Chelsea's Premier League title prospects following their win over Brentford.

The former Leicester City coach stated that the team is not yet ready and highlighted areas that need improvement.

Source: TUKO.co.ke