Are Chelsea really title contenders?

Welcome to The Athletic FC's YouTube channel, where best-in-class journalism meets video. Chelsea's attack are deadly under Xabi Alonso, with Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro scoring for fun in the Premier League. However, they seem to be unable to control games and their defence is shaky at best... So many fans had Chelsea down as title contenders for the 2026-27 season, but are they really? JJ Bull and Alex Barker look into how Xabi Alonso's men have fared so far this season. ------------ Timestamps: 00:00 Are Chelsea really title contenders? 00:06 Chelsea’s impressive attack 00:46