Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur should have won the 2016-17 Premier League title instead of Chelsea, according to Tuko. His remarks follow Chelsea's reported admission of £47 million in secret payments and historic rule breaches. Pochettino, who managed Spurs during that season, suggested his side were effectively robbed of the championship in light of the revelations about their London rivals' financial conduct during that period.

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has ruled Chelsea out of the Premier League title race this season, saying it is too soon for Xabi Alonso's side to be considered genuine challengers. According to the Daily Post, Petit instead backed Arsenal to win back-to-back league titles. His remarks come as the new Premier League season begins, with several clubs expected to compete near the top of the table.

Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday's London derby at the Emirates Stadium, ending the visitors' unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Chelsea took the lead after just two minutes through Morgan Rogers, but Mikel Arteta's reigning champions responded quickly, with Kai among the scorers as the hosts overturned the deficit, according to the report.

Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match on Sunday, according to TimesLIVE Sport. Chelsea scored inside the opening two minutes, but the defending champions recovered to secure the win. The report describes the result as Arsenal passing their biggest test so far in their title defence.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has predicted that United and Chelsea will not challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title this season. According to Scholes, neither club will be in the race to become champions. United have collected four points from their opening three fixtures, while Chelsea recorded victories over Fulham and Brighton in their early matches of the campaign.

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer says he is determined to prove himself in the 2026-27 Premier League season after an injury-disrupted previous campaign. According to IOL, the England international has regained his fitness and confidence and feels ready to express himself under new manager Xabi Alonso as he looks to make his mark for the London club.