Blues the team to beat, says Klopp

LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp has claimed Chelsea are favourites to lift the Premier League title this season because of the strength and depth of the squad coach Frank Lampard has at his disposal.

Lampard has overseen a squad rebuild at Chelsea that cost about £220 million in the close season, and after a difficult start the team are on a 16-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Leeds United at Stamford Bridge pushed Chelsea up to the top of the league table with 22 points, overtaking Tottenham Hotspur and champions Liverpool.

“If I watch football games at the moment then Chelsea, for me, look like favourites,” Klopp said. “They have the biggest squad, great players playing well together after a rusty start, and they are full on.” | Reuters