The 2023-2024Â Premier League will fully start in August. Meanwhile, Chelsea vs. Liverpool will come into play, as the Blues opening fixture for the season.
The West London club performed poorly in all competitions last campaign. However, they are expected to go far this season.
Since the Blues won’t be participating in any European competitions. They only have the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.
They have few competitions this season. Therefore, they would want to focus solely on lifting the 2023-2024 Premier League title.
The likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool are gathering reinforcements. So the league will be very interesting.
Mauricio Pochettino started his preseason well at Chelsea. At least, he has scored 9 goals in just two games on their USA pre-season tour.
The Argentine manager knows better about the Premier League. He is aware of several ways to claim victory over the English teams, regardless of their positions.
As a result, there are many reasons why Chelsea may win the 2023-2024 Premier League title. Because it has happened before in the league.
The last time the West London club were out of European competitions. They fought hard in the next season, and they were crowned EPL champions.
Having signed Ângelo Gabriel and Nicolas Jackson. The Blues are still open to signing or bringing many new players to Stamford Bridge.
They are reportedly hell-bent on getting Moisés Caicedo of Brighton Albion. Of course, the Ecuadorian youngster will definitely balance the midfield.
Also, they have Mohamed Kudus of Ajax on their radar. They are looking for ways to equip their squad, and dream of winning the EPL trophy this season.
Apparently, Mauricio Pochettino did a wonderful job during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. Therefore, he can win the title for the Blues.
2023-2024 Premier League title: What are the possible reasons?
1. In the 2014-2015 season, Chelsea won their first pre-season game 5-0 over a League 2 side. Meanwhile, they won the title in that same campaign.
Amazingly, Mauricio Pochettino’s troops won 5-0 over Wrexham this season. Which means, they are most likely to win the title in 2023-2024, history can repeat itself.
2. In 2014, the West London club activated the release clause of a La Liga striker. The player was Diego Costa, and they won the EPL trophy the following year.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have already activated the release of Nicolas Jackson (La Liga striker). Another reason why they may win the 2023-2024 Premier League.
3. In the 2008/2009 season. Tottenham Hotspur failed to qualify for European competitions. At the same time, they finished in 8th place in the league table.
Surprisingly, the Blues won the league the following season. Frankly, Tottenham failed to qualify for Europe last season, finishing 8th in the league.
4. Moreso, in 2004/2005, an English team with a Spanish gaffer (Rafa Benitez). Played against a Milan based side in the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul.
Also, the Milan team had a central-forward, was loaned from Chelsea (Crespo). The Blues went on to win the title the following campaign.
Interestingly, Inter Milan faced Pep Guardiola (Spanish gaffer) in the UCL final. Also, they had Romelu Lukaku on loan from the West London club.
5. In 2014, a Chelsea boss (José Mourinho) managed the World XI. He made it happen with a 4-2 Soccer Aid victory at Old Trafford. The Blues lifted the EPL trophy the following campaign.
Unbelievably, Mauricio Pochettino recently managed a World XI to a 4-2 victory at Old Trafford. The 2023-2024 Premier League title is a big possibility for the Blues.
6. In the same 2014, Chelsea sold their two-time Player of the Year (Juan Mata) to Manchester United. Who registered an assist in a UCL final.
Shockingly, the Blues won the league the following season. And they just sold Mason to United, their two-time POTY, who registered an assist in the UCL final in 2021.
7. In the summer of 2009, Mauricio Pochettino joined a new club, Espanyol. And 12 months later, the Blues were able to win the league.
Also, it happened again in the summer of 2014. The Argentine gaffer joined a new club, Tottenham. 12 months later, the West London club won the league.
In the summer of 2023, Mauricio Pochettino joined a new club, Chelsea. As a result, the Blues are most likely to win the title this season.
8. In 2014, a Chelsea player, Frank Lampard (No.8) joined Manchester City. The West London club lifted the trophy the following campaign.
In 2023, Mateo Kovacic (No.8) joined Manchester City from Chelsea. That’s another reason why the Blues will be champions in 2023-2024.
9. Amazingly, in 2004-2005, Arsenal finished 2nd in the league table. Manchester United finished 3rd, losing the FA Cup final. Meanwhile, Chelsea won the league the following season.
Speaking of the 2022-2023, the Gunners finished 2rd in the league. The Red Devils finished 3rd, losing the FA Cup final to Manchester City.
10. In 2015/2016, the Blues finished midtable in the league. Also, their last win of the season was Bournemouth.
The West London club went on to win the league in the season that follows. Surprisingly, in 2022-2023, Chelsea finished mid-table (12th), and their last victory was against Bournemouth.
I hope the above history won’t repeat itself