Premier League Record Holder Explains Why Chelsea Could Outperform Man City, Liverpool And Man United

Premier League Record Holder Explains Why Chelsea Could Outperform Man City, Liverpool and Man United Premier League record holder Alan Shearer has backed Chelsea to have a stronger 2026/27 Premier League campaign than Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United, identifying the club’s lack of European football as a major advantage. The former Newcastle United striker believes Chelsea could emerge as Arsenal’s closest challengers for the Premier League title this season. Shearer praised Arsenal’s summer recruitment and backed Mikel Arteta’s side to remain the team to beat, but said Chelsea’s lighter fixture schedule could give them a significant advantage over their rivals.Chelsea, now managed by Xabi Alonso, are not competing in European competition this season. Shearer believes the absence of midweek European fixtures will allow the Blues to spend more time training, recover better between matches and keep their squad fresher throughout the campaign.The Premier League legend had already placed Chelsea second in his pre-season prediction and said the club’s lack of European football would help them maintain consistency. Chelsea have also made an encouraging start to the new campaign, including a dramatic 4-3 victory over Brighton, strengthening expectations that they could challenge near the top of the table. Shearer’s prediction puts Chelsea ahead of established rivals such as Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to challenge Arsenal. The assessment will increase expectations around Alonso’s first season in charge as Chelsea look to return to the top end of English football.