DBasia.news – The former Chelsea left defender Ashley Cole considered The Blues could compete to achieve the 2018-2019 Premier League. Cole expects Chelsea can be serious in achieving the Premier League trophy.
Chelsea started the 2018-2019 Premier League well. The squad under Maurizio Sarri defeated Huddersfield 3-0 and won 3-2 against Arsenal.
The situation made Chelsea gained 6 points from 2 matches and lead the Premier League standing of the 2018-2019 Premier League. The achievement is the same as Manchester City and Liverpool.
Consequently, the expectation to win the 2018-2019 Premier League appeared in Chelsea’s side. Manager Maurizio Sarri believed could bring home the trophy.
Cole is one of the people optimists with The Blues’ chance. Part of Chelsea squad in winning the Premier League at 2009-2010 considered the team started the season well.
“Chelsea have gone about their business a little bit quiet in terms of having a new manager,” Cole told ESPN.
“They should be fighting for the title, but I don’t think people are (thinking that way) at the minute.”
“To get six points from two games, it’s a fantastic start. They’ve just got to keep going,” the 37-year-old defender continued.
In the 2018-2019 Premier League third-week, Chelsea will meet Newcastle United. The Blues will visit St James Park on Sunday (26/8).