Chelsea have always been a top-flight team challenging to reach the top four and this season will be no different. The biggest change Chelsea has undergone is the change of manager. Guus Hiddink, who had a lot of fun at Chelsea, is replaced by experienced AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti. The squad hasn’t undergone many changes, but it will be bolstered by the addition of Russian midfielder Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow, England striker Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull. Chelsea have one of the strongest teams in the Premier League with the likes of Lampard, Terry, Drogba, Anelka, Deco, Ballack, Cech and many more, and their chance of winning the title will depend entirely on team management, team chemistry team and how well. They handle the pressure.
Arsenal, in my opinion, would have to fight to keep their place in the top four as opposed to the rest of the top four who are fighting to win the title. This is mainly because Arsenal did not put on a very good show last season according to their high standards and the strengthening Manchester City squad will challenge the Gunners for a place in the top four. Arsenal lost their best striker Adebayor and defender Tolo Toure to Manchester City there. Even though they have a slightly weaker squad and didn’t perform very well last season, it will all depend on how Arsene Wenger handles his team. With top players like Fabregas, Gallas, Van Persie, Arshavin and the rest, Arsenal will surely have an outside title shot, but it’s all in the hands of the managers.