Downing Tips Chelsea as Key Competitor…
Former Liverpool star Stewart Downing has pulled a rabbit out of his hat by predicting Chelsea as Liverpool’s top competition for the Premier League title this season. While Arne Slot’s title-winning team galloped to glory last year, leaving Arsenal and Chelsea in their dust with a 10 and 15-point gap respectively, all three rivals have bulked up during the summer. Chelsea wrapped up last season like a gift with the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup wins. As Downing notes, Chelsea might just jump out of a cake and surprise everyone.
Downing mischievously suggested Chelsea’s potential unpredictability is their superpower, likening them to a box of chocolates – you really have no idea what you’ll get! Chelsea’s summer signings, including the dazzling Joao Pedro and others, add more muscle to their squad. With Arsenal and Manchester City not far behind, everyone eyes Arsenal to break their runner-up streak, especially with the addition of Viktor Gyokeres. Downing capped it off with a cheeky nod, basically saying don’t mess with Guardiola because he’ll turn a pothole into a highway. Yet, despite these many contenders, he’s still cheering for a Liverpool triumph.
