Harry Redknapp has explained why he believes Chelsea are capable of challenging for the Premier League title this season.
The Blues are currently second in the league table, level on points with third-placed Arsenal and seven adrift of leaders Liverpool.
Chelsea will take on Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend as they aim to continue their impressive start to the season. Enzo Maresca's side have won their last four matches in all competitions and will aim to continue that form when they face Spurs on Sunday afternoon.
Results in midweek saw Chelsea gain two points on Liverpool after their draw with Newcastle. The Blues will hope that results fall in their favour again this weekend but may need to claim a win over Tottenham in order to maintain their momentum in the title race.
Redknapp believes that Chelsea are very much in the title race, but has explained why Tottenham may prove a tough opponent for Maresca's team. The former Spurs boss has predicted a 2-2 draw in North London on Sunday.
"Last week I said to whisper it, but this week I’m going to lay my cards on the table. Chelsea are firmly in this title race," Redknapp told BetVictor.
"Enzo Maresca made seven changes to the side that faced Southampton, and he had the luxury of being able to sub Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo in preparation for this big London derby.
"I really don’t know what to make of Tottenham now. One minute they’re thrashing Manchester City at the Etihad and the next they are being held at home by Fulham and getting beat at Bournemouth.
"They have such a poor record of dealing with set pieces and Ange Postecoglou will need to sort that out before the next North London derby! I’m very excited for the match. Chelsea do look the better side by far, but I see Spurs turning it on here."
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