Eden Hazard believes Chelsea have the quality to challenge for the Premier League title under head coach Xabi Alonso, although he admits the race will be difficult.
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Chelsea have collected seven points from their opening four league matches and currently sit sixth in the table ahead of Friday’s meeting with Brentford.
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Hazard, who spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, said the competitiveness of the Premier League makes winning the title a demanding task.
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Hazard praises Alonso and Chelsea squad
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Speaking to Sky Sports, the former Belgium international expressed his hope that Chelsea can eventually climb to the top of the table.
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“The Premier League is brutally competitive, and winning the title is by no means easy,” Hazard said.
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“But as I just said, we hope the team [Chelsea] reaches the top. The Premier League title is extremely difficult to contend for.
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“However, they have an excellent coach, outstanding players, and a solid squad foundation, so let’s wait and see.”
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Hazard’s comments come as Chelsea prepare for their next league fixture against Brentford, with Alonso looking to build on the team’s early-season results.
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Chelsea aiming to close gap at the top
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Chelsea’s seven-point haul leaves them five points behind the current leaders after four matches.
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The London club will be looking to improve their position when they face Brentford on Friday, with a strong run of results needed if they are to turn early-season promise into a sustained title challenge.
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