Arsene Wenger thinks Chelsea will miss out on top four this season
According to The Sun, Arsene Wenger thinks that Chelsea are likely to miss out on a top-four finish this season. Based on their current points tally, Wenger predicts that the Blues will finish with 63 points which might not be enough for a Champions League place.
West Ham overtook the Blues in fourth place after their win over Spurs this past weekend, while Chelsea drew against Southampton. Manchester United and Leicester occupy second and third place and have a six-point lead over Chelsea.
However, the legendary former Arsenal manager spoke about Chelsea’s chances of securing top-four after the Southampton draw.
“Southampton certainly the happier after stopping their losing slump. What’s a bit worrying for Chelsea is they were not at their best, which happens in this league, but you don’t feel a huge potential in there, not on the tactical side nor on the physical side nor on the aggressive side nor on the organisational side.”
Wenger then went on to provide some calculations to determine their end of season points tally based on their current points.
“I looked at their number of points, on that run they will make 63 points. That could be a fraction short of top four. I just think they made 43 points out of 25 games and on that average it gets you to 63 and 63 usually you’re out [the top four].”
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