Alan Shearer delivered his verdict on Chelsea (Pictures: Getty)
Alan Shearer says he is ‘not convinced’ Chelsea will maintain their title charge and has revealed who he is backing to win the Premier League.
A number of pundits tipped Chelsea to struggle this season after the arrival of new manager Enzo Maresca and another chaotic transfer window.
Chelsea finished sixth last term under Mauricio Pochettino and were widely expected for a similar finish in Maresca’s first campaign in the Premier League.
The Blues were outclassed by defending champions Manchester City on the opening weekend but have lost just once since then to emerge as genuine title contenders.
Chelsea have amassed 34 points from 16 games and their tally of 37 goals is comfortably the most in the Premier League.
While Shearer has been impressed by Chelsea’s sensational form, he cannot see the Blues maintaining their title challenge throughout the season.
Chelsea are currently second, two points behind Liverpool and two ahead of Arsenal, and Shearer also revealed his pick for the Premier League title.
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Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea are thriving (Picture: Getty)
‘Arne Slot has done an amazing job at Liverpool,’ he said on a live episode of The Rest is Football podcast. ‘They’ve been brilliant and they’ve got so many options in so many positions.
‘The big surprise obviously is Man City and what’s happened to them. I can’t see Liverpool going away now.
‘I’m not convinced Chelsea will be where they are at this moment at the end of the season, I could be wrong.
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‘I’m going for Liverpool. They’ve got so many options. They are strong in every position.’
Slot has enjoyed a stunning start to his reign as Liverpool manager and ex-West Ham manager David Moyes has also backed the Reds to clinch the title.
Several managers have struggled to replace legendary figures at Premier League clubs but Slot has had no such issues after coming in for Anfield hero Jurgen Klopp.
‘I find it hard to say but I’ve got to go with Liverpool,’ ex-Everton boss Moyes said.
‘They’ve got goals in that team, they just look like they can hurt teams. I still think they may have a wobble, it’s rarely a smooth journey all the way through.’
Former England striker and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is also backing Liverpool to win the Premier League for the first time since 2020.
Premier League leaders Liverpool face a tricky clash against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon while chasing Chelsea and Arsenal take on Everton and Crystal Palace respectively.
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