The narrative has started to change on Chelsea from pundits and the media, many of whom were completely writing them off at the start of this season.
It’s easy to see why many expected Chelsea to flop again this season after a rough couple of seasons before under the new owners. Things have looked pretty bad.
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They then hired an inexperienced manager who came from the Championship with Leicester City, so naturally many would have had some doubts about that.
It’s early doors though with just six league games played so far, but Chelsea are certainly looking much better than they have done for the last two seasons, and now opinions are starting to change from the footballing world.
Some who predicted Chelsea would be nowhere near this season are starting to change their minds.
Fabrizio Romano believes Chelsea are now Premier League contenders!
BBC chief writer credits Chelsea
In his latest article on the BBC, Chief football writer for that site Phil McNulty said:
“I do think the top three will be Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool but there is a clear opening in fourth. My pick is still Aston Villa but if Chelsea continue as they are they can certainly be part of that conversation.
“Early days yet but the signs are very promising for Chelsea under Enzo Maresca.
“I was not sure about this appointment but one thing no-one could question was that they had some quality players who, if shaped into a structure and system, could be a force.
“Maresca appears to be doing that. He has a clear style and in Cole Palmer, a real game-changer. Nicolas Jackson also looks to be maturing.”
