Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes no team is currently capable of catching Premier League leaders Chelsea this season. His side lost 2-1 at Swansea on Sunday and the result left them 12 points behind leaders Chelsea, who are still unbeaten this season. The Blues have won 9 of their 11 Premier League matches this season and gathered 29 points, four above second-placed Southampton.
"If they keep that up nobody will touch them," Wenger said. "It doesn't look like anybody is capable of challenging them at the moment." Chelsea fought back to defeat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday and that match made Wenger believe that Mourinho's players are full of confidence at the moment. "Look at the season and Chelsea are on course for 105 points. Look at the number of points they have today and if they keep that up nobody will touch them, that's for sure. They have had a good start and as long as you don't lose you don't question yourself," Wenger said. "Maybe a little bit more extra spirit in the team helps them when it gets tight."
Wenger's men did the opposite at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday, they were 1-0 up but eventually threw away all three points. That happened after Arsenal threw away a three-goal lead against Anderlecht in the Champions League. "It's disappointing to throw a game away like we did," said Wenger. "We were 1-0 up and had to be tight defensively and wait for that second chance. But you have to credit Swansea who didn't give up. We eased off at 1-0 and let them back into the game." Arsenal have lost more points from a winning position than any other Premier League team this season.
Chelsea are 1/6 at Bet365 to win the Premier League title this season while Arsenal are 40/1 to achieve this unlikely feat.
Johnajax 9 years ago
Great season for chelsea so far but I think that is too early to say things like that. I mean just remmember last season, Liverpool was unstoppable, Arsenal was in great form and City was 6-7 points behind all time. But when it come april than real champions play and show who is the best. So I will wait just a little more...
Great season for chelsea so far but I think that is too early to say things like that. I mean just remmember last season, Liverpool was unstoppable, Arsenal was in great form and City was 6-7 points behind all time. But when it come april than real champions play and show who is the best. So I will wait just a little more before say something like that.
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Milaneli
9 years ago
Chelsea is unstopable this season, they are playing really great and offensive football, not parking a bus like they did in some seasons.. In PL there is no team that can counter them at this moment. In CL, aldo, there are some clubs that could mess their plans, for sure.. Btw, Nemanja Matic is the beast!!
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u-praksi 9 years ago
Wenger is right...Chelsea made a great transfers in summer transfer market (Diego Costa, Fabregas, Luis Felipe).
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Shumar4life
9 years ago
At this moment, I an say that Chelsea has the best team in the Premier league with no doubt. They have really good squad, and they have also good depth, which one is very important if they want to have successful Premier league title run. Mourinho is also one more value for them, and I believe that they are huge favorites
At this moment, I an say that Chelsea has the best team in the Premier league with no doubt. They have really good squad, and they have also good depth, which one is very important if they want to have successful Premier league title run. Mourinho is also one more value for them, and I believe that they are huge favorites
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galata86 9 years ago
From the beginning of season for me chelsea was number one candidate for winning premier league. Ok I was also thinking that manchester city will be close but so far they are out of form and maybe they are now give up from that battle for title. I think that key of chelsea is mourinho and they should do anything to keep...
From the beginning of season for me chelsea was number one candidate for winning premier league. Ok I was also thinking that manchester city will be close but so far they are out of form and maybe they are now give up from that battle for title. I think that key of chelsea is mourinho and they should do anything to keep him as manager.
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schuber26 9 years ago
Arsene Wenger tell the truth. Chelsea is the best team in Premier League right now. Costa made Chelsea even better than last year but the whole team is high classed easily enough to win the PL title. In the next round they will play against West Brom I think the unbeaten serie continues. Maybe to the end of the year...?!...
Arsene Wenger tell the truth. Chelsea is the best team in Premier League right now. Costa made Chelsea even better than last year but the whole team is high classed easily enough to win the PL title. In the next round they will play against West Brom I think the unbeaten serie continues. Maybe to the end of the year...?! Mourinho is a genius he can lead Chelsea to Champions League title with his favourite tactic. (defend and find a goal)
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Tomas.White 9 years ago
Surely the most compact team in Premiere League. Mourinho finally got everything what he wanted during summer transfer period. He got strength in attack with strong Costa, he returned Matic and brought one of the best playmakers in the world Fabregas. First candidate to cross finish line first in may, at least my first...
Surely the most compact team in Premiere League. Mourinho finally got everything what he wanted during summer transfer period. He got strength in attack with strong Costa, he returned Matic and brought one of the best playmakers in the world Fabregas. First candidate to cross finish line first in may, at least my first candidate.
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