November 23rd 2024.
According to former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit, Chelsea is a team to watch out for in the Premier League title race. With their recent winning streak and a series of favorable upcoming matches, they have the potential to become a real threat. In their latest game against Leicester City, the Blues secured a well-deserved victory thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez.
Although Jordan Ayew's injury-time penalty caused a late scare, Chelsea managed to hold on and earn three crucial points. This win also helped them narrow the gap between them and the top teams, Liverpool and Manchester City. Petit noted that despite already facing six of the current top eight teams this season, Chelsea has only lost one game in their last 11 league matches. With their attacking players in top form and their defense gradually improving, Petit believes that Chelsea could be a dark horse in this year's title race.
In a recent interview with Premier League Productions, Petit shared, "They've played against all the top teams so far and they're currently in third place, only six points behind Liverpool. They had a tough start to the season, facing Manchester City in their first game. But when I look at their upcoming schedule, especially starting from January, I see a lot of winnable matches." This gives Chelsea fans hope for their team's chances in the title race.
Enzo Fernandez, who scored Chelsea's second goal in their win against Leicester, has been receiving praise from both fans and the team's manager, Enzo Maresca. The Italian coach commended Fernandez's performance and highlighted his contribution to the team. "Enzo did really well today. He has been performing at a high level since the start of the season. I have always believed in players like Joao Felix, and now I see the same potential in Enzo. However, it depends on our game plan and the use of different players," Maresca said.
He also mentioned that despite Fernandez's late return from international duty, he chose to start him in the Leicester game, and it paid off. "I am trying to convince Enzo, like I did with Ndidi and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall last year, that attacking midfielders need to be in the box. His goal today was a perfect example of that. If he had stayed outside the box, he wouldn't have scored. We are pleased with Enzo's progress," Maresca added.
Next up for Chelsea is a Conference League match against Heidenheim, followed by a challenging home game against Aston Villa. With their recent form and the guidance of their coach, the Blues are determined to continue their winning streak and prove themselves as a formidable force in the Premier League title race.
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