December 21st 2024.
According to football pundit Paul Merson, Chelsea deserves to be taken seriously as a contender for the Premier League title, just like Arsenal and Liverpool. The Gunners are only one point behind Chelsea after their impressive 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. However, the Blues have a chance to temporarily take the top spot on Sunday if they defeat Everton, although they will be back in second place if Liverpool manages to secure a win against Tottenham later in the day.
Despite their current position in the league, Opta statistics show that Chelsea only have a 5.8% chance of winning the title, while Liverpool is leading with 80.2%, and Arsenal follows with 13.2%. Merson finds this percentage absurd and believes that it should be much higher for Chelsea. He also points out that consistency is key for Arsenal, as their recent performance has been a bit inconsistent with two draws in a row.
Merson goes on to say that Chelsea should not be underestimated, especially since they have no distractions like European football or the Carabao Cup. On the other hand, Arsenal has to deal with those competitions, which can be a disadvantage in the long run. Merson's confidence in Chelsea's chances is evident, as he believes they have a 100% chance of winning the league, while Arsenal's is only at 13%.
Moving on to the discussion of squad depth, football analyst Jamie Redknapp believes that Liverpool has an advantage over Arsenal in this aspect. He praises Liverpool's form and resilience, especially since they have had to deal with multiple injuries. However, Redknapp feels that Arsenal still needs to bolster their squad, particularly in the attacking department. He suggests that they need another striker and a forward player who can provide goals and experience. Redknapp also raises concerns about Arsenal's lack of options on the bench, especially if key players like Bukayo Saka get injured.
In conclusion, both Merson and Redknapp agree that Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool are all strong contenders for the Premier League title this season. However, each team has its strengths and weaknesses, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the coming months.
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