"After spending almost £1.5 billion ($1.98bn) on new players since the Todd Boehly/Clearlake takeover in May 2022, a Chelsea title challenge is arguably overdue. It should really be the natural outcome of such lavish investment in the playing squad. But did anyone really believe that Enzo Maresca's young side -- FIFA Club World Cup winners or not -- was ready to take on Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City this season?"
"Despite Arsenal's dominant season so far, with Mikel Arteta's side topping the tables in both the Premier League and the league phase of the Champions League, the Gunners' six-point domestic lead could be halved this weekend if they lose to Chelsea. Third-place City are also likely to make up ground if they defeat struggling Leeds United at the Etihad on Saturday."
Chelsea have spent almost £1.5 billion on new players since the Todd Boehly/Clearlake takeover in May 2022, creating expectations of a title challenge. Enzo Maresca's young team are FIFA Club World Cup winners and have shown rapid progress, but questions remain about readiness to challenge Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. A win over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge would dramatically strengthen Chelsea's title credentials and could halve Arsenal's six-point lead. Manchester City remain a threat despite inconsistencies, with Erling Haaland in prolific form and the capacity for late-season surges.
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