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Chelsea have been backed to finish in the top four this season, although there are doubts over whether the Blues are ready to challenge the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal as of yet.

Enzo Maresca has done a fine job at Stamford Bridge since making the move from Leicester City last summer. As well as qualifying for the Champions League in his first season in charge, the Italian led Chelsea to UEFA Conference League glory. If that wasn't enough, the west Londoners also lifted the FIFA Club World Cup over the summer.

Expectations have increased around the club due to the success over the last 12 months but former star Pat Nevin believes the young squad still remain fairly inconsistent. Speaking to OLBG, Nevin said: "Chelsea will be up and down, they will be. But are they still capable of the top four? Yeah, they are. I think it'll be just as hard this season as last season.

“They beat Liverpool, the champions, so people ask can Chelsea still win it? You're thinking, yeah, they can, but they probably won't.

“There's other...