Robbie Savage, a former Blackburn Rovers midfielder, believes Chelsea will finish in the top four of the Premier League despite their sluggish start.
He did, however, caution Arsenal that they would not be the champions.
After winning just one of their first four games under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea is currently 12th in the standings.
Savage, meanwhile, is supporting Pochettino to make things right at Stamford Bridge.
In an interview with Planet Sport Bet, he stated: “When Mauricio Pochettino was hired, I still think Chelsea will finish in the top four.
With a manager like Pochettino and the way he can develop players and teams, I believe that Chelsea will still finish in the top four. They have signed so many good, eager players.
Pochettino will find the extra time on the practise pitch quite helpful without European football.
Despite coming so close last season, Savage predicted that Arsenal would not win the title in May.
“I don’t think Arsenal can win the league, even with the addition of Declan Rice, just because of Manchester City.
“I think Arsenal would win it if City weren’t in the Premier League, but unfortunately for Arsenal, they are,” Savage added.
