Chelsea have made a solid start to the season. They’re close enough to the top that a win against Everton could potentially put them into third place if results go their way.
Talk Chelsea's Barry Bridges evaluates Chelsea's chances of qualifying for the Champions League under manager Xabi Alonso following a positive start to his tenure. Bridges estimates the club holds around a 60% chance of qualification, supported by shifting bookmaker odds and the uncertainty surrounding Manchester City's potential disciplinary penalties.
The writer emphasizes that Chelsea faces a crucial six-week stretch featuring matches against Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Liverpool. However, Bridges warns supporters against premature optimism, recalling how a mid-season slump under former manager Enzo Maresca previously derailed a promising campaign.
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