DBasia.news – The 2018-2019 Premier League just went four weeks, and this weekend will be the fifth matchday. So far, three teams swept out four initial matches with victories. They are Liverpool, Chelsea, and Watford.
The defending champion Manchester City played draw 1-1 by the promotional team, Wolverhampton Wanderers and finished below the three teams with 10 points. Despite this is still the beginning phase, the public has realized who will be the winner of this season.
Considering the convincing performance, Liverpool deserve as the favorite candidate thanks to their accuracy in the front line and strong defense. However, Chelsea can’t be underestimated because, within the four last years, they won it two times.
Man City under Pep Guardiola are also championed due to their performance. While Watford might be inspired by Leicester City’s success when winning the 2015-2016 Premier League. Also the teams like Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Arsenal with the possibility.
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri also gave his comment about the title challengers of 2018-2019 Premier League, seeing the performance of 20 contestants.
‘At the moment I can answer Manchester City or Liverpool. We need another step I think to be at the same level. I think so, but I hope not. It’s very difficult. The gap last season was 30 points so I think to go above 30 points in one season is very, very difficult,” Sarri said in Chelsea’s official website.
“We need to improve. My feeling is that we are not a very solid team in the defensive phase, we need to improve and we can, my feeling during the training is that this team can improve,” the former Napoli coach emphasized.
The defensive phase is indeed the weakness of Cesar Azpilicueta and friends. They got conceded three goals and looked weak many times when attacked by the strong opponents.
However, Chelsea currently have the second-best attack after Man City with 10, and City 11. Pedro Rodriguez is the most accurate Chelsea player with three goals achievement.