Pundits Affirm Chelsea’s Premier League Title Contention After Tottenham Victory

Football Daily pundits Nigel Reo-Coker and Ashley Williams both expressed their belief that Chelsea are firmly in the Premier League title race following their comeback victory over rivals Tottenham on Sunday afternoon. The Blues solidified their position in second place, four points off the top, after Liverpool’s game at Everton was postponed and Arsenal drew at Fulham, though Chelsea has played one more match than the Reds. Despite this strong league standing, manager Enzo Maresca continued to minimize discussions regarding a title challenge. Former Everton defender Williams stated: “I think they’re genuine contenders. They can say whatever they want. They have gone under the radar until this week – and they would have been happy with that – but now a lot of people are looking at them after a big performance. They have been consistently good for a long time this season. Credit to Maresca who has been unbelievable. Chelsea are in the mix. They’re that good and that consistent. They’re as good as any team in the league right now.” With his team trailing 2-1 at half-time, Enzo Maresca made a substitution, bringing on Malo Gusto for Romeo Lavia, and repositioned Moises Caicedo into central midfield, actions that contributed to a dominant display in the second half. Former West Ham midfielder Reo-Coker added: “That’s Maresca for you and that’s why and his reputation is growing. To be a top manager you have to make tough decisions and credit to him for making that decision at half-time and making those changes. It worked out well. Tactically, watching the game, he’s willing to change and willing to adapt. On the opposite side you saw Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham – does he really adapt? No.” “Whether they like it or not that result lets everyone know they are in the Premier League title race regardless of what message they want to put out there.”