December 6th 2024.
The Premier League is in full swing and the excitement is building as we approach the halfway mark of the season. One former player, William Gallas, has already made his predictions for next year's title race and it's bad news for one of his former teams.
Liverpool, under the leadership of new manager Arne Slot, have been on an incredible run with only one loss in their first 14 games. They have opened up a comfortable lead at the top of the table, but a recent draw with Newcastle has given hope to their challengers.
At the moment, Arsenal and Chelsea are the closest competitors, with Manchester City nine points behind Slot's team. Despite their impressive performances, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has repeatedly downplayed their chances of winning the league this year.
"I've said it many times before and I'll say it again, we are not ready to compete for the title," Maresca stated confidently. "Teams like Arsenal and Manchester City are ahead of us, and Liverpool is showing that they are a step above the rest. Our focus is to improve with each game and then we will see where we stand."
Gallas, who also played for Chelsea, agrees with Maresca's assessment of the current squad's capabilities. However, he believes that next season will be a different story. With a resurgent Manchester City and a revamped Manchester United under Ruben Amorim, Gallas fears that Arsenal may struggle to keep up.
"Enzo Maresca knows Chelsea are not in the title race. I think the same thing," Gallas shared with Prime Casino. "Right now, Chelsea is not ready to compete for the Premier League title. But next season, they will be a huge threat to other challengers."
He continued, "Teams like Arsenal, if they don't win the title this season, will have a difficult time next year. Chelsea will be ready to challenge, along with United and City. It will be an intense season with multiple teams vying for the top spot, and I don't see Arsenal being one of them."
Gallas's prediction may not sit well with Arsenal fans, but with the competition heating up, it's hard to argue against it. As the current season progresses, it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can continue to improve and if Arsenal can keep up with the increasing competition next year.
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